Namdeo Hitaji Borchate (Dead) and Laxmibai Namdeo Borchate (Dead) Thr. Lrs. Sudarshan N Borchate v. the State of Maharashtra, Thr. the Collector, Yavatmal and Others
Land Acquisition – Enhancement of compensation
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First Appeal No. 1274 of 2024, High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench (Prafulla S. Khubalkar, J., decided 04.12.2025; neutral citation 2025:BHC-NAG:14340). Enhancement of land-acquisition compensation under S.54, Land Acquisition Act 1894 r/w S.96 CPC for Gat/Survey no.29, village Kumbharkinhi, Taluka Darwha, District Yavatmal, acquired for Kumbharkinhi dam submergence. Parity granted with First Appeal No.1145 of 2019 (judgment dated 13.09.2024, Survey no.27/2, same village/notification/project), respondents conceding coverage. Rates enhanced from Rs.1,50,000/- to Rs.2,28,000/- per hectare (irrigated) and from Rs.1,00,000/- to Rs.1,14,000/- per hectare (dry crop), with statutory benefits; deposit within six months; deficit court fee payable before withdrawal. Appeal allowed; no costs. Counsel: J.A. Malnas and I.M. Ghongade (appellant); H.D. Futane (AGP, resp. 1-2); T.M. Zaheer (resp. 3); N.Z. Mirza (resp. 4(a)-(c)).