Babasaheb Punjaji Kharat Died Thr Lrs Indar Kharat and Ors. v. the State of Maharashtra through the Collector Jalna and Ors.
Land acquisition – Enhancement of compensation
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Bombay High Court, Aurangabad Bench (2026:BHC-AUG:9036), Shailesh P. Brahme, J., 26.02.2026 — land acquisition compensation enhancement on parity; Nimmna Dudhana Project; village Shridhar Jawala, Taluka Partur, District Jalna; Section 4 notification dated 02.01.1999; SLAO rates Rs.565/- to Rs.1,656/- per Are; Reference Court enhancement Rs.2,500/- (dry), Rs.5,000/- (fully irrigated), Rs.3,750/- (seasonal irrigated); final rates Rs.3,268 / Rs.6,536 / Rs.4,902 per Are with three years' escalation; interest under Sections 28 and 34 LA Act per Full Bench State of Maharashtra Vs. Kailash Shiva Rangari [2016 AIR (Bom.)141]; no interest/statutory benefits for delayed period; rental compensation liberty (possession prior to notification); followed Pralhad Annasaheb Nirwal (11.12.2025) and FA No. 4192 of 2022 (28.01.2026); FA/478/2026, FA/479/2026, FA/467/2026, FA/471/2026, FA/477/2026.