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Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 allows landowners to challenge compensation amounts before the Collector by filing objections, which are then referred to the Court for determination.
Rajasthan High Court holds that compensation under the Land Acquisition Act must be determined by comparable sale deeds, rejecting unexhibited Tehsildar reports. The ruling also extends solatium benefits to pending proceedings, impacting landowners and acquisition authorities across Rajasthan.
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that co-sharers in acquired land are entitled to equal compensation as awarded to other co-owners, even without filing a Section 18 objection. The judgment enforces execution applications based on co-sharer awards, aligning with the Supreme Court's precedent in Ramphal v. Haryana SIDC, ensuring parity in compensation distribution.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that claimants are entitled to full compensation for residential structures built before land acquisition notification, provided they present credible evidence. The acquiring authority bears the legal burden to disprove such claims, reinforcing procedural fairness and market value parity for landowners in infrastructure projects.
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that co-sharers in acquired land are entitled to equal compensation as awarded to their co-owners, even if they did not file a Section 18 reference. The court relied on the Supreme Court's decision in Ramphal v. Haryana SIDC, affirming that execution petitions for equal awards are maintainable. This ensures parity in compensation distribution among co-sharers regardless of procedural participation.
Punjab & Haryana HC reinforces that co-sharers in acquired land are entitled to equal compensation as their co-owners, even without filing a Section 18 reference, relying on the Supreme Court’s binding precedent in Ramphal v. Haryana SIDC. The court mandates payment within three months, with 9% interest for delays, ensuring parity in compensation distribution for all co-sharers.
Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that co-sharers in acquired land are entitled to same compensation as awarded to other co-owners, even without filing objections under Section 18 or 28-A.