Chandan Deb v. the State of Assam and 5 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner claimed zirat compensation for a Mandir and properties demolished for national highway construction. Respondent filed an affidavit stating the structure fell within the acquired RoW. Court closed the petition allowing withdrawal with liberty to approach competent court.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition closed with liberty to withdraw and approach competent court for zirat compensation grievance.
What the court decided
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GAHC010069582024
THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
Case No. : WP(C)/1858/2024
CHANDAN DEB
S/O- BHUPENDRA DEB, VILL.- AGIA PT.-II (ULUPARA), P.S. AGIA, DIST. GOALPARA, PIN- 783120.
VERSUS
THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 5 ORS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF ASSAM, DEPTT. OF LAND REVENUE ETC, DISPUR, GUWAHATI-781006.
2:THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
L.A. BRANCH GOALPARA (CALA) PIN- 783101.
3:THE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER AND CALA
GOALPARA PIN- 783101.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be allowed to withdraw the writ petition with a liberty to approach the competent court for zirat compensation.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Chandan Deb
- respondent
The State of Assam
- respondent
The District Commissioner L.A. Branch Goalpara
- respondent
The District Development Commissioner and CALA Goalpara
- respondent
The Circle Officer P.O. Balijana
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Gauhati HC
- Decided on
- · September
- Registered
- Case no.
- WP(C)/1858/2024
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