Rama Nand v. Union of India & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court disposed of multiple appeals regarding land acquisition in Holambi Khurd. It decreed that where the award was lower than established rates based on prior decisions, appellants are entitled to enhanced compensation and statutory benefits, excluding interest for the period of delay.
What did the court decide?
Appellants entitled to enhanced compensation rates and statutory benefits where compensation awarded was less than ₹9,76,121/- per acre for Category A and ₹9,51,121/- per acre for Category B.