Smt. Laxmi and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Compensation for national highway acquisition remained unpaid at the year-end cutoff despite an earlier award. The court held Section 24 inapplicable but directed redetermination under the 2013 Act’s First Schedule pursuant to MoRTH guidelines, with revision of the award within three months of production of a certified copy.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to redetermine compensation and revise the award under the 2013 Act’s First Schedule within three months from production of a certified copy of the order.