Bhagirathibai W/O Rambhau Yadav Died through Rambhau Died through Vasant and Others v. the State of Maharashtra through District Collector, Beed
Land Acquisition – Compensation – Enhancement
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Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench; First Appeal No. 2838 of 2025 (FA 2838/2025), decided 21.01.2026 by Shailesh P. Brahme, J. (neutral citation 2026:BHC-AUG:2836). Land acquisition compensation appeal by Bhagirathibai w/o Rambhau Yadav (deceased, through heirs) against the State of Maharashtra through District Collector, Beed, challenging the Reference Court's judgment and award dated 23.10.2023 in LAR No.45 of 2006. Limited grievance: non-grant of interest under Section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 despite enhancement of compensation from Rs.345 to Rs.3,000 per Are; impugned award granted interest only under Section 34. Held: enhancement attracts Section 28 interest per Full Bench ruling in State of Maharashtra v. Kailash Shiva Rangari, 2016 AIR (Bom.) 141 — 9% for one year from date of award till disbursement, 15% thereafter till realization, with 459-day exclusion of interest and statutory benefits; appeal allowed, remainder of award unaltered, deficit court fees payable. Keywords: Section 28 interest, Section 34, Land Acquisition Act 1894, enhancement, 459 days.