Kalamma W/O Late Gurappa Dead by Lr v. Union of India, through
Case brief
What is this about?
Batch of nine writ appeals concerning compensation for land acquired for an industrial project in Kalaburagi district. The acquiring authority had accorded enhancement of compensation after considerable delay; objectors challenged it citing limitation. The court held judicial determination of compensation power cannot be rigidly curtailed by limitation and allowed the enhancement.
What did the court decide?
Enhancement of compensation for the acquired land upheld; orders adverse to the petitioners set aside.