#LARR Act 2013

Allahabad HC rules that issuing demolition notices under the UP Urban Planning Act during pending land acquisition proceedings under the LARR Act, 2013 amounts to an abuse of process, denying landowners their rightful compensation. The court emphasized that authorities cannot weaponize concurrent proceedings to circumvent statutory compensation obligations, reinforcing principles of natural justice in property disputes.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that once a statutory land acquisition award fixes compensation at zero for trees, no further relief can be granted on grounds of compassion or hardship, even for senior citizens or women. The only recourse lies in invoking Section 64 of the LARR Act 2013 to challenge the award’s quantum - not through writ petitions seeking equitable relief. This reinforces the finality of statutory compensation determinations and curbs judicial overreach into administrative valuation.

Gauhati HC rules that state occupation of private land since 1974 without formal acquisition under LARR Act 2013 violates Article 300A, entitling landowners to Rs. 2.91 crore rental compensation. The judgment reinforces that mere possession without acquisition proceedings cannot extinguish property rights, setting a precedent for similar disputes involving government-held lands.

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that using private land for road widening without initiating acquisition under the LARR Act 2013 violates Article 300-A and due process, mandating immediate compensation with 9% interest from the date of possession. This sets a critical precedent for state agencies using land for public infrastructure without following statutory acquisition procedures.

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that the State's unauthorized use of private land for public purposes, even without formal acquisition, mandates compensation under the LARR Act 2013. The court directed payment of 9% and 15% interest on delayed compensation, reinforcing landowners' rights against procedural lapses by authorities.

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that land acquisition disputes require proper survey demarcation before eviction, ensuring natural justice and fair compensation under LARR Act 2013.