Case Law Analysis
|Chhattisgarh High Court
RFCTLARR Act 2013, Section 30(3) | Submerged Land Entitles Owner to Compensation Even Without Formal Acquisition: Chhattisgarh HC
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that land submerged due to dam construction triggers statutory compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, regardless of whether formal acquisition proceedings were initiated. This sets a critical precedent for displaced landowners in infrastructure projects, mandating authorities to identify, demarcate, and pay compensation within 150 days - reinforcing Article 300A’s protection against arbitrary deprivation of property.