Partly allowed
Harischandra Chagan Bhagat Died Thr Lrs Subhash Harishchandra Bhagat v. the State of Maharashtra Thorugh Collector Latur and Anr.
Bombay HCCA/2872/2024
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The Court addressed claims for enhanced compensation in grouped first appeals regarding land acquisition for the Kalegaon Storage Tank project. Relying on the principle of parity with a prior judgment for the same project, the Court fixed compensation rates between Rs. 45/- and Rs. 55/- per sq. ft. and clarified that statutory interest under Section 34 runs from the date of award, not notification
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to Rs. 45/- to Rs. 55/- per sq. ft. depending on the group. Interest granted at 9% p.a. for the first year and 15% p.a. for subsequent years from the date of the award.