Tasen Puying and 24 Ors. v. the State of Ap and 5 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petitions challenged rejection lists denying land acquisition compensation to owners whose houses were built after a pre-acquisition restraint notice. Holding the notice lacked statutory authority under the 1947 Regulation, the Court set aside the rejections and directed compensation per the 03.06.2021 Office Memorandum within eight weeks, failing which 6% interest applies.
What did the court decide?
Rejected Lists Nos. 2 and 3 set aside; compensation directed per OM dated 03.06.2021 within 8 weeks, else 6% p.a. interest; possession not to be disturbed till payment.