Rajendra Sahu v. State of Chhattisgarh
Case brief
What is this about?
Chhattisgarh High Court, Bilaspur — WPC No. 1087 of 2026, decided 13-3-2026 by Justice Naresh Kumar Chandravanshi. Keywords: land compensation; land utilized without acquisition/due process; Article 300A property right constitutional not fundamental; Article 226 writ; Khasra No. 216/8, 0.0490 hectare, village Rumgara, Balco Nagar, Korba; construction of Community Hall and Community Health Centre by Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Korba (Respondent No. 4); pending Annexure P-2 compensation application before Collector (Respondent No. 2), copies to SDO/LAO (Respondent No. 3); petition disposed of with directions to decide application in accordance with law and pay compensation if land utilization confirmed; no monetary quantum determined; no precedent cited; NAFR (not for reporting).
What did the court decide?
Respondents Nos. 2 to 4 directed to pass appropriate order in accordance with law, as early as possible, on the petitioner's application (Annexure P-2); if the petitioner's land is found to have been utilized by them, appropriate compensation to be paid in accordance with applicable law, rules and guidelines.