Sandeep v. Union of India & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Single Judge disposed of multiple land acquisition appeals arising from a village in Holambi Khurd. The Court directed that where the Reference Court determined a fair market value lower than established rates, the appellants are entitled to compensation at the higher rates plus statutory benefits. Interest on enhanced compensation was denied for periods of condoned delay.
What did the court decide?
Appeals disposed of by decreeing that appeals where referenced fair market value is less than fixed rates shall be considered, granting enhanced compensation and statutory benefits, though interest is