Partly allowed
(O&M) Land Acquisition Collector & Anothers v. Bhuru @ Bhawar Singh & Anothers
Punjab & Haryana HCRFA/1313/1992
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of an appeal challenging an enhancement in land acquisition compensation. The court held that since the Collector's award preceded the introduction of the Amendment Bill, Section 23(1A) was inapplicable. The award was maintained subject to the limit of statutory benefits under Sections 23(2) and 28.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was disposed of maintaining the award, subject to the finding that Section 23(1A) is inapplicable and the landowner is entitled to benefits under Sections 23(2) and 28.