Trimbak Bhaurao Kendhale v. the State of Maharashtra Thr the Collector, Jalna and Ors.
Land Acquisition – Compensation – Enhancement
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First Appeal No. 3304 of 2025, Trimbak Bhaurao Kendhale v. State of Maharashtra thr. the Collector, Jalna and Ors (Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench; Shailesh P. Brahme, J.; decided 08.04.2026; neutral citation 2026:BHC-AUG:14976). Land acquisition compensation enhancement on the principle of parity: appellant's land in village Belora acquired for Belora Percolation Tank (notification dated 14.01.2008); Reference Court rate of Rs. 3265/- per Are in L.A.R. No. 744/2012 (award dated 15.06.2019) enhanced to Rs. 4199/- per Are, matching the rate fixed on 09.01.2023 in L.A.R. No. 334/2014 for land in adjoining village Pokhari Kendhali (notification dated 25.02.2008); no appeal against the parity judgment; no interest or statutory benefits for the delayed period, but interest granted under Sections 28 and 34 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 per the full bench ruling in State of Maharashtra Vs. Kailash Shiva Rangari [2016 AIR (Bom.)141]; deficit court fees payable; record sent back to the Reference Court. Advocates: S. M. Kakde (appellant), S. V. Hange AGP (respondents 1 & 2), Pratap B. Vikhe (respondent 3).