Ashru Pandurang Doke and Others v. the State of Maharashtra through the Secretary and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Rental compensation for acquired land; writ petition disposed with directions; representation dated 09.09.2024; Respondent No.2 to decide within 2 months; Respondent No.4 to pay within 4 months if entitlement declared; possession taken 09.07.1997; award by Special Land Acquisition Officer; Government Resolutions dated 01.12.1972 and 02.04.1979; Gat No.7, Gat No.14, Gat No.8, Gat No.13; Dokewadi, Tq. Shrigonda, Dist. Ahmednagar; claim at 8% p.a. and 6% p.a. on delayed payment; writ of mandamus sought; Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench; W.P. No. 3822 of 2026; Kankanwadi and Dhote, JJ.; no technicality objection to representation.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued: Petitioners to submit a complete proposal to Respondent No.2 within 15 days; Respondent No.2 to decide the proposal within 2 months thereafter; if entitlement to rental compensation is declared, Respondent No.4 to pay the amount determined by Respondents No.2 and 3 preferably within 4 months of the decision. No adjudication on entitlement itself.