Prakash Fakirappa Talwar (Died) Thr Lrs Suman and Anr. v. the State of Maharashtra through Collector, Osmanabad and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Withdrawal of land acquisition compensation pending appeal; release of 75% of total compensation with proportionate interest on usual undertaking to Registrar (Judicial); balance 5% retained in F.D.R. in nationalized bank on yearly renewal till final disposal of First Appeal No. 2392 of 2021; acquiring body had deposited only 80% of compensation; consistent with earlier order dated 27.06.2023 in connected matters; Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench; applicants are legal representatives of deceased appellant; respondents include State of Maharashtra through Collector Osmanabad.
What did the court decide?
Permission to the applicants to withdraw 75% of the total compensation amount with proportionate interest accrued till date, on usual undertaking to the satisfaction of the Registrar (Judicial); the remaining 5% with proportionate interest to be kept in F.D.R. in a nationalized bank on yearly renewal basis till final disposal of the appeal.