Case Law Analysis
|Rajasthan High Court
Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 | Power Grid Must Pay Provisional ROW Compensation While Petitioner Retains Right to Claim Enhanced Remuneration : Rajasthan HC
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered Power Grid Corporation to deposit ₹1.22 crore as provisional compensation for right-of-way acquisition over private land, while preserving the landowner’s right to seek full fair market value under the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. This sets a critical precedent for infrastructure projects: provisional payments cannot substitute the statutory right to just compensation, ensuring landowners are not left financially stranded during prolonged valuation disputes.