Ram Jiwani v. UOI and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition under W.P.(C) No.4212/2016, Ram Jiwani challenged the land acquisition proceedings. The Court held that the acquisition proceedings needed to be declared lapsed under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act. However, directing the respondents to pay compensation under the 2013 Act within six months.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition was allowed. Compensation was directed to be paid to the petitioner in terms of the 2013 Act within six months.