Runka Kherwar v. the National Highway Authorities of India, through Its Project Officer (Director)
Case brief
What is this about?
Land acquisition compensation claim, Gumla (Khata No.11, Plot Nos. 1422, 1423, 1427; 1.4374 acres; Mauza Ghatgaon); petitioners Runka Kherwar, Radha Devi, Binita Devi seek share of compensation; respondents include NHAI, State of Jharkhand, District Land Acquisition Officer, Circle Officer and private party Budhu Singh; application pending under N.H. Act authorities; Court orders reasoned decision on objection and bars further disbursement of compensation until then; writ petition disposed.
What did the court decide?
Directions to the respondents to first decide the petitioners' objection by passing a reasoned order, and an interim restraint that no further compensation amount be disbursed to anyone in respect of the land in question until that order is passed; writ petition disposed of. ¶¶17