Mir Singh & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
The court disposed of the appeal by decreeing that the appellants are entitled to the fair market value of Category 'A' and 'B' lands plus statutory benefits under the Land Acquisition Act 1894, as per the interpretation in Sunder Vs. UO, with interest denied for the period of delay.
What did the court decide?
Fair market value for Category 'A' land at 2,68,829/- per bigha and Category 'B' land at 2,16,782/- per bigha plus statutory benefits, excluding interest for the 665 days of delay.