Pralhad Sahebrav Kendhale v. the State of Maharashtra through Collector, Jalna and Others
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Land acquisition compensation enhancement — First Appeal No. 3279 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Aurangabad Bench (Shailesh P. Brahme, J.; 18 April 2026). Land at village Kendhali Pokhari, Tq. Mantha, Dist. Jalna (Gut No. 109; 01H 20R: 0H 54R dry, 0H 66R pot kharab) acquired for percolation tank, notification 12.09.2006. Reference Court (award dated 25.08.2015) had enhanced SLAO rates (Rs. 1,080 dry / Rs. 15 pot kharab per R) to Rs. 1,200 dry / Rs. 600 pot kharab per R. By parity with L.A.R. No. 334 of 2014 (Rs. 4,199/- per R dry; notification 25.02.2008) and 10% per annum deduction for one year five months' notification gap, rates fixed at Rs. 3,779/- (dry) and Rs. 1,890/- (pot kharab) per R. Interest under Sections 28 and 34, Land Acquisition Act 1894 granted per Full Bench judgment State of Maharashtra Vs. Kailash Shiva Rangari [2016 AIR (Bom.)141]; no interest/statutory benefits for delayed period; rest of award unaltered. Keywords: enhancement, parity, deduction 10% per annum, percolation tank, Kendhali Pokhari, Mantha, Jalna, Kailash Shiva Rangari, Sections 28 and 34.