Monowara Khatun and Anr. v. the State of Assam and Othrs
Land acquisition – Enhancement of compensation
Case brief
What is this about?
WP(C)/296/2026, Gauhati High Court, order dated 13.02.2026 by Devashis Baruah, J. — Monowara Khatun & Anr. v. State of Assam & others — writ petition seeking consideration of applications under Section 64 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013 for reference/enhancement of compensation following Award No. 250 in L.A. Case No. 02/2025-26; District Commissioner, Dhubri forwarded the application to the District and Sessions Judge, Dhubri on 07.02.2026; proceedings closed; petitioners to pursue reference before the Sessions Court.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief; the writ proceedings were closed upon recording that the reference for enhancement of compensation had been made to the District and Sessions Judge, Dhubri, with the petitioners to take appropriate steps before that Court. ¶34