Raj Housing Board Jaipur v. Sita Ram and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
This non-claimant filed an appeal challenging an order that enhanced the compensation awarded by the Land Acquisition Collector. The court held that since no evidence was led to show the award was accepted under protest, the claimant had the right to seek a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The appeal was dismissed.
What did the court decide?
Appeal dismissed. It was held that the claimant retained the right to seek a reference under Section 18. No evidence was led to prove the award was accepted without protest.