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Land Acquisition Act

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DILIPKUMAR NARAYANCHARYA JOSHIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA

DISMISSED

The appellants’ lands in Karajgaon were acquired in 1987 for a percolation tank. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at Rs.160 per rupee, which the claimants contested under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The reference court enhanced the compensation to Rs.50,000 per …

SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICERversusRAMKRISHNA MAHIPAT

DISMISSED

The State acquired agricultural lands at Kalamsara for a Minor Irrigation Tank project. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at rates ranging from Rs.47,000 to Rs.60,000 per hectare. On references, the Reference Court enhanced compensation to Rs.3,70,000 per hectare and also …

PANJAB PRAKASHRAO PATIL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a public interest litigation seeking to quash a 2015 communication that declared the reservation of certain lands in Hingoli for public amenities to have lapsed under Section 127 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. The respondents argued that a purchase …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AND OTHERSversusFULCHAND SOMNATH GIRI

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant's land was compulsorily acquired and he received compensation that he deemed inadequate. He invoked Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act before the Reference Court, which enhanced the compensation. The acquiring body appealed the enhancement and, as directed by this Court, deposited …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER AND OTHERSversusFULCHAND SOMNATH GIRI

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Fulchand Somnath Giri, had his land compulsorily acquired and was awarded compensation by the Land Acquisition Officer, which was later enhanced by a Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The acquiring body, dissatisfied with the enhanced award, filed a First …

BABURAO VITHAL SANAP AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners, Baburao Vithal Sanap and another, filed a writ petition seeking rental compensation for land that had been acquired, claiming entitlement from the date of possession until the award under the Land Acquisition Act. The High Court examined whether such a claim could be entertained …

MOHAN MAHADU CHOUDHARYversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

A group of sixteen first appeals arose from land acquisition proceedings for the Tapi Minor Irrigation Project in Dhule, where the acquired lands were classified as dry land. The reference court had fixed compensation at Rs 1,20,000 per hectare (or Rs 1,10,000 for two appeals), which the appellants …

NARAYAN SADASHIV PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

A group of sixteen first appeals arose from land acquisition proceedings for the Tapi Minor Irrigation Project in Dhule, where the appellants' dry lands were compulsorily acquired and compensated at Rs.1,20,000 per hectare (or Rs.1,10,000 for two cases). Dissatisfied with the compensation, the …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANRversusYASHWANT GOVIND DALAL

DISPOSED OFF

The State acquired lands at village Udatpur, Taluka Lohara, District Osmanabad, for rehabilitation of earthquake-affected persons. Section 4 notification was issued on 07.04.1994 and the award was declared on 23.07.1996. The Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at Rs.17,300 per …

PADMAKAR HARIBHAU MULAY AND OTHERSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

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The petitioners filed a writ petition alleging that their grievance under section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act had been addressed, the related amount withdrawn, and an appeal pending, but a representation filed on 30.11.2015 with the Chief Administrator of CIDCO remained undecided. They sought a …

PANJAB PRAKASHRAO PATIL AND ANOTHERversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioners filed a public interest litigation seeking to quash a 2015 communication by the Maharashtra Urban Development Department that declared the reservation of certain lands in Hingoli district to have lapsed under Section 127 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, and to …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANRversusLAXMAN JAGANNATH NAROTE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra sought to acquire 12 R of land belonging to Laxman Jagannath Narote for the Mohari Percolation Tank project. The land was acquired in 1994 under a Section 4 notification of the Land Acquisition Act, and the Special Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation for the land …

DAGDU BABURAO MUSLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

DISMISSED

Dagdu, the owner of 0.42 R of land acquired for the Yeldarwadi storage tank, challenged the compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, who had treated the land as dry‑crop land and paid Rs. 920 per R. He sought a reference court review, presenting documents such as a sale deed, …

THE DIVISIONAL CONTROLLER, M S R T C DHULEversusSUNIL NAROTTAM PATIL and ORS.

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State acquired three parcels of land in Shahada for a bus stand and depot in 1992, awarding compensation of Rs 40‑50 per square metre. The claimants challenged the award under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, arguing the compensation was inadequate and that the land, being within …

DADARAO SATVARAO MHASKEversusSTATE OF MAH and ANR

DISPOSED OFF

Dadarao Satvarao Mhaske filed a contempt petition against the State of Maharashtra and others, alleging non-compliance with an earlier order under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act. The respondents filed an affidavit stating that the application for enhanced compensation had been settled by …

DNYANESHWAR RAMRAO DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the award of compensation for lands acquired for the Dongargaon Barrage on the Manjra river, contending that the reference court incorrectly classified portions of the land as dry rather than irrigated. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had recorded the lands as …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRAversusGABAJI JIJABAI THUBE THR LRS

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a reference court award that granted the claimants compensation of Rs.28,000 per hectare for agricultural land acquired under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act. The land, classified as Jirayat, was acquired for a percolation tank project. The reference court had …

JAVED IKBAL A. MANNAN DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants whose lands in Mapegaon village were acquired for the Nimna Dudhna Project, challenged the compensation awarded by the Reference Court, alleging it was inadequate. They sought parity by applying a 10% per annum escalation for six years and ten months, contending …

BHAGWAT KASHINATH PATILversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

Petitioner Bhagwat Kashinath Patil filed a contempt petition seeking enforcement of an order directing the State to pass an award under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act and to pay rental compensation. The court noted that the Collector had already decided the rental compensation and the award …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusPARAJI JABA NARHE

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra appealed a reference court order that had enhanced compensation for land acquired in 1993 for a minor irrigation tank. The land, 11 roods from Gat No. 203 in Dhoki village, was taken under a notification issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act. The Special Land …

ANIL NAROTTAM PATIL and ORS.versusTHE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The State acquired land in Shahada, Dhule for a bus stand and depot in 1992, awarding compensation of Rs 40‑50 per square metre. The original claimants challenged the award under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, alleging inadequate compensation, and the reference court enhanced the rate to Rs …

RAKHAMAJI RAMRAO GAIKWADversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASTRA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

RakhamaJi Ramrao Gaikwad appealed against a 2002 award of compensation for land acquired for the Nimna Dudhna Project, seeking a higher rate. The High Court examined a prior judgment (First Appeal No.1192 of 2018) that fixed enhanced rates for dry, seasonally irrigated and perennially irrigated …

MANIKRAO ABAJI GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants in a land‑acquisition proceeding initiated in 2004, challenged the district judge’s award of compensation dated 18 October 2011. They argued that the compensation rates should follow the market‑value determination made by a coordinate bench of the same High Court …

RAMRAO ABAJI GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that a later coordinate bench order (FA No. 1132/2012, dated 23‑April‑2026) had already fixed market values for …

NANASAHEB PANDHARI GITTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that a later coordinate bench order (FA No. 1132/2012, dated 23‑April‑2026) had already fixed market values for …

RUKMINBAI RAMRAO GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed, arguing that a later coordinate‑bench order (FA No. 1132/2012, dated 23‑April‑2026) had already fixed market values for irrigated …

SANJIVANI BABURAO MUSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award that the original claimants appealed in 2012. The appellants argued that the compensation rate should be revisited, citing a coordinate bench order (FA No. 1132/12) that had already …

KAMALBAI ANNASAHEB GUTTE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants in a land acquisition proceeding initiated in 2004 for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, challenged the District Judge's award dated 18 October 2011. They argued that the market value of their land should be determined in line with a prior decision of the …

LAXMAN DATTU RUPANARversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, considered appeals challenging compensation awards for lands acquired in 1998 for the Hangarga Minor Irrigation Tank project. The appellants argued that the earlier awards undervalued their semi‑irrigated (seasonally irrigated) lands. Relying on a …

AMOL SHIVAJI RUPNARversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings initiated in 1998 involved lands acquired for the Hangarga Minor Irrigation Tank project. The original civil judge awards were challenged in appeals seeking higher compensation. The Court considered a prior coordinate bench decision (First Appeal No.1117/2007) which had …

SHANTABAI GOVINDRAO JADHAVversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for lands acquired for the Hangarga Minor Irrigation Tank project. The High Court examined a prior coordinate‑bench decision that had enhanced compensation rates for seasonally irrigated and dry lands. Applying that precedent, the Court held that …

VITTHAL BABASAHEB WAGHMARE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, landowners from Nagapur village, challenged the compensation award and notification issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act for land acquired for the Nimna Dudhana Project. They sought a 10% per annum escalation of compensation for ten years, relying on earlier judgments …

BALAJI VAIJANATHRAO DAMKONDWARversusTHE STATE OF MAH and ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, landowners whose property was acquired in 1977, challenged the compensation award dated 10 February 2006 given by the Civil Judge, Senior Division, Ahmedpur, arguing that it was insufficient and that a deduction for development cost was unlawful. The High Court examined whether the …

VASUDEO DHONDIRAM PUJARIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

Vasudeo Dhondiram Pujari appealed under Section 30 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1849 against the State of Maharashtra. The appellant sought to bring his legal heirs on record, and the court allowed a civil application to condone the delay, set aside any abatement, and permitted amendment to include …

VASUDEO DHONDIRAM PUJARIversusMANIK LADDU SAKHARE AND ANOTHER

DISPOSED OFF

The appellant, Vasu Deo Dhondiram Pujari, filed a first appeal under Section 30 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1849, seeking relief after a Special Civil Suit No. 323/1991 was partially decreed and a regular civil appeal (No. 483/2012) was pending. A separate civil application (No. 10727/2026) was …

NARAYAN DAULATRAO MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHER

DISMISSED

The State acquired land in 1996 for extending the Gaothan of Bhopani village. The Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at Rs.4 per square foot, which the claimant, Narayan Daulatrao More, challenged, seeking a higher rate based on various sale transactions. The claimant argued that …

GOVIND NAGNATH GHAYAL AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants' agricultural lands were acquired for the construction of the Katpur Minor Irrigation Tank and were initially compensated at a uniform rate of Rs 7 lakh per hector by the reference court. The appellants challenged this award under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, arguing that …

MAHARASHTRA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THROUGH ITS REGIONAL OFFICERversusSUBHASH LAKSHMAN PATRADHAN DIED THR HIS SOLE LR HARSHAL S PATRADHAN THR SUNIL S BHENDALE AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) filed a writ petition challenging an order dated 19‑02‑2026 that issued a notice under Section 28‑A of the Land Acquisition Act against it. The petitioner relied on earlier judgments (First Appeal Nos. 10 of 2003 and 1109 of 2002) which held …

STATE OF MAHversusHUSEN GULAB PATHAN and ORS

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment that enhanced compensation for land acquired in 1987 for a percolation tank. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had initially awarded a low amount, prompting the claimants to seek a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The reference …

RIDDHIDEVI ARVINDSING PARIHARversusTHE STATE OF MAH

DISMISSED

The appellant's land was acquired in 1981 for a Gavthan scheme extension, and compensation of Rs.15,000 per hectare was awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer. Dissatisfied, the appellant filed a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, relying on a sale instance dated 17 May …

SHRIPATI GOVIND MORE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The claimants, owners of 104 hectares of land acquired for a minor irrigation project in Latur, challenged the compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, alleging it was too low and that the land was irrigated, not dry. The acquiring body appealed, contending the award was …

MOHAN RANGRAO MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay (Aurangabad Bench) heard a consolidated group of first appeals arising from a land acquisition proceeding for a minor irrigation project in Latur. Claimants, who were owners of 104 hectares of agricultural land, challenged the compensation awarded by the Special Land …

KAUSHABAI BHUJANGRAO MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad bench heard a massive group of first appeals arising from a land acquisition for a minor irrigation project in Latur, where claimants challenged the compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer and the Reference Court, while the acquiring body …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANRversusVIJAYKUMAR SHANKARRAO INGALE AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra acquired land for rehabilitation of earthquake‑affected persons under a notification dated 08‑09‑1995 and paid compensation of Rs.340 per R as per the award of 11‑06‑1996. The claimants, dissatisfied with this amount, filed a reference case under Section 18 of the Land …

MADHAVI BABU KAMBLEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND OTHERS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, heirs of persons whose lands were acquired for earthquake rehabilitation in Salegaon, challenged the compensation awarded by the Reference Court at Rs.4 per square foot, seeking the higher rate of Rs.20 per square foot on the ground of parity with other similar acquisitions. The …

NILKANTH RAOJI KULKARNIversusTHE STATE OF MAH and ANR

DISMISSED

The appellant's land was acquired in 1988 for the submergence of a reservoir, and an initial compensation award was made in 1991 based on fixed rates per hectare. Dissatisfied, the appellant filed a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act for a proper determination of market value. …

GYANOBA KISHANRAO DESHMUKH AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHRASHTRA AND ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The High Court of Bombay, Aurangabad Bench, heard Contempt Petition No. 325 of 2012 arising out of Writ Petition No. 9327 of 2011 filed by Gyanba Kishanrao Deshmukh and others against the State of Maharashtra. The court had earlier directed the parties to decide an application under Section 28A of …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER KKVM THR MID, OSMANABAD AND ORSversusPANDIT KALYAN GIRI

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant's land was compulsorily acquired and he received compensation that he deemed inadequate. He approached the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, which enhanced the compensation. The acquiring body, dissatisfied with the enhancement, filed a first appeal and …

THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER KKVM THR MID, OSMANABAD AND ORSversusPANDIT KALYAN GIRI

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The land of Pandit Kalyan Giri was compulsorily acquired by the State of Maharashtra and compensation was awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer. The applicant approached the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, which enhanced the compensation. The acquiring body, aggrieved …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusKUNDLIK GYANBA (DIED) CPS (1) AND ANOTHER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Ad‑hoc District Judge‑2, Ambajogai, which had enhanced compensation for land acquired for a percolation tank. The land, 1 hectare 47 roods, was acquired under the Land Acquisition Act with a notification in 1996 and an award in 1999 at Rs.245 per …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERversusKUNDLIK GYANBA (DIED) CPS (1) AND ANOTHER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the Ad‑hoc District Judge‑2, Ambajogai, which had enhanced compensation for land acquired for a percolation tank. The land, acquired under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894, was initially compensated at Rs 245 per rupee and the claimants sought …

THE STATE OF MAH and ORSversusMURLIDHAR RAMA GORE and ORS

DISPOSED OFF

The State of Maharashtra appealed a judgment of the VI Adhoc Additional District Judge, Beed, which had enhanced compensation for land acquired in 1989 for a percolation tank. The claimants had originally received meager compensation of Rs.72 per ropani for land and Rs.2 for potkharab land and …

HAUSABAI MOHAN THORATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants, members of the Thorat family, challenged a judgment that awarded them Rs.1,050 per R as compensation for land acquired by the State of Maharashtra. They argued that the Special Land Acquisition Officer and the Reference Court erred by averaging the market values from two sale …

UTTAM SHAMRAO THORATversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants, heirs of the Thorat family, challenged a judgment that had enhanced their compensation for land acquired by the State of Maharashtra to Rs.1,050 per R, whereas they claimed Rs.2,000 per R. They relied on three prior sale deeds (Exhibits 14, 15, 16) showing market values of Rs.2,142, …

SADASHIVRAO VITHALRAO AHERversusS J KOCHE ANDO RS

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a contempt petition in 2011 seeking rental compensation ordered under a contempt direction. The respondent Collector filed an affidavit stating that compensation had already been paid under the award of Section 11 of the Land Acquisition Act, specifically under Sections 23 and …

TAPI IRRIGATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONversusMUKHTYARSING SUPADU PATIL

DISMISSED

The Special Land Acquisition Officer acquired 74 R of land in Dharagir village for a medium project, issuing a Section 4 notification in 1998 and declaring an award in 2000 with minimal compensation. The claimant sought a higher market value under Section 18, presenting sale evidence and a private …

NAGNATH TATYA HALGE L.RS. SOMNATH NAGNATHAPPA HALGEversusTHE STATE OF MAH

DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants whose lands were acquired for the Parli‑Jalalpur road project, challenged the compensation award dated 31 July 2006 rendered by the Additional District Judge, Ambajogai. The lands had been taken under a notification issued pursuant to Section 4 of the Land …

NAGNATH TATYA HALGE L.RS. SOMNATH NAGNATHAPPA HALGEversusTHE STATE OF MAH

DISMISSED

The appellants' lands were acquired for the Parli‑Jalalpur road project under a notification issued pursuant to section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, with possession taken in 1976. The State initially awarded compensation at Rs.80 paise to Rs.1 per square foot, which the reference court later …

NAGNATH TATYA HALGE L.RS. SOMNATH NAGNATHAPPA HALGEversusTHE STATE OF MAH

DISMISSED

The original claimants' lands were acquired in 1976 for the Parli‑Jalalpur road project under a notification issued pursuant to section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act. The State paid compensation at Rs 0.80‑1.00 per square foot, which the claimants challenged, leading the reference court to enhance …

THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER AND ANRversusMUKHTYARSING SUPADU PATIL

DISMISSED

The Special Land Acquisition Officer acquired 74 R of land in Dharagir village for a medium project, issuing a Section 4 notification in 1998 and declaring an award in 2000 with minimal compensation. The claimant sought a higher market value under Section 18, and the reference court enhanced …

ANILKUMAR RAJMAL BEDMUTHAversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for lands acquired in 1993 for the Terna Project Right Bank Canal, arguing that the rates should be aligned with those determined in a later 2008 case involving the same project. The State contended that the differing dates of notification justified …

RAJMAL SURAJMAL BEDMUTHA THR LRSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA and ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The appellants challenged the compensation awarded for lands acquired in 1993 for the Terna Project, arguing that they should receive the same rates as in a later 2008 case where the market value was fixed at Rs.1,800 per R for dry land. The State contended that the differing dates of notification …

SUNIL BALAJI ATNUREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

This first appeal challenged the Reference Court's judgment and award dated 03.05.2019 in L.A.R. No. 385 of 2012, seeking enhancement of compensation for an acquired house property in village Itgyal, Tq. Mukhed, Dist. Nanded, acquired for the Lendi project. The notification under Section 4 was …

DILIP KALYAN GIRIversusTHE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant's land was compulsorily acquired and he received compensation that he deemed inadequate. He approached the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, which enhanced the compensation. The acquiring body appealed the enhancement and deposited the entire award amount …

FULCHAND SOMNATH GIRIversusTHE EXEVUTIVE ENGINEER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Fulchand Somnath Giri, had his land acquired by the Acquiring Body under compulsory acquisition and was awarded compensation by the Land Acquisition Officer. Dissatisfied with the award, he approached the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, which enhanced the …

PANDIT KALYAN GIRIversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant, Pandit Kalyan Giri, had his land compulsorily acquired by the State of Maharashtra and was awarded compensation by the Land Acquisition Officer. Unsatisfied with the award, he approached the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, which enhanced the compensation. …

DATTA KALYAN GIRIversusTHE EXEVUTIVE ENGINEER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant's land was compulsorily acquired and he was awarded compensation by the Land Acquisition Officer. Unsatisfied with the award, he approached the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, which enhanced the compensation. The acquiring body appealed the enhancement and …

FULCHAND SOMNATH GIRIversusTHE EXEVUTIVE ENGINEER

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

The applicant's land was compulsorily acquired and he received compensation that he deemed inadequate. He approached the Reference Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, which enhanced the compensation. The acquiring body appealed the enhancement and, as directed by this Court, …

DATTA BANSI PRADHANversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR COLLECTOR, JALNA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a 2017 common judgment fixing compensation for dry land acquired in Devgaon Khavne, seeking a higher rate by relying on earlier awards: Rs.7586 per R from LAR No.457/2013, Rs.6000 per R from a National Lok Adalat settlement (First Appeal No.43/2023), and Rs.3700 per R from …

THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORSversusPRAKASH ABASAHEB KHARAT AND ANR

DISMISSED

The State of Maharashtra acquired 30 R of land in Takle Pokhari village for a percolation tank, issuing a Section 4 notification in 2005. The Special Land Acquisition Officer initially awarded Rs 710 per R for dry land, but the reference court enhanced the compensation to Rs 3,000 per R, treating …

MALLIKARJUN VISHWANATH KARBHARIversusPUNDLIK RANGNATH DESHMUKH AND ANR

DISPOSED OFF

The petitioner filed a contempt petition alleging non-compliance with an earlier order. The respondent filed an affidavit-in-reply stating that it had complied by deciding the representation under Section 34 of the Land Acquisition Act and by making the required payment to the petitioner. The court …

BANSI SMBHAJI KARPE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a compensation award of Rs.1,500 per R for their agricultural land acquired for an irrigation tank, arguing that similar jirayat lands in the same village had been awarded Rs.3,000 per R in a related reference case. The Special Land Acquisition Officer had originally …

BALAJI MAROTI BANBAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant, Balaji Maroti Banbare, challenged the award dated 13 June 2019 of the Reference Court in L.A.R. No. 225/2012, seeking full compensation for his house property acquired for the Lendi project. The Reference Court had granted only a 40% enhancement over the basic award, rejecting the …

HANMANT RAJARAM BANBAREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellant challenged a 2019 award that enhanced compensation for a house acquired for the Lendi project only by 40% of the private valuer's assessment. The private valuer’s report valued the property at Rs. 2,76,356, but the Reference Court had granted only Rs. 34,930 in addition to the original …

BALAJI NAMDEV DAPKE AND ANRversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged a 2019 award by the Reference Court that granted compensation of Rs 68,928 with only a 40% enhancement for their house acquired for the Lendi project, arguing that the court should have accepted the private valuer’s report of Rs 2,29,916 in full. The respondents contended …

MOHAMMAD HARUN A. HUSAIN DESHMUKHversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants, original claimants whose dry land in Mapegaon village was acquired for the Nimna Dudhna Project, challenged the compensation awarded by the Reference Court of Rs.2500 per Are, contending that they should receive the escalated rate of Rs.4800 per Are applied in a similar acquisition. …

RAVAN SATAPPA MOREversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR

Admitted/Allowed/Granted/Rule Absolute

Ravan Satappa More appealed against a 2011 compensation award for land acquired by the State of Maharashtra, seeking enhancement. The appeal was filed 2,549 days late, and the applicant pleaded for condonation of delay, citing poverty and lack of legal knowledge. The respondent opposed condonation, …

KAMALBAI ANNASAHEB GUTTE AND ORSversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, led to a judgment and award dated 18 October 2011 determining compensation for the original claimants. The claimants appealed this award, arguing that a later coordinate‑bench decision in FA No. 1132/12 had …

SANJIVANI BABURAO MUSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project were initiated in 2004 and resulted in a district court award in 2011. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that the compensation rates were incorrect. The Court noted that a coordinate bench had already determined …

NANASAHEB PANDHARI GITTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that a later coordinate‑bench order (FA No. 1132/2012, dated 23‑April‑2026) had already determined the market …

MANIKRAO ABAJI GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The appellants challenged the district court’s award of compensation for land acquired for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, arguing that the rates should follow the coordinate bench’s earlier determination in FA No. 1132/2012. The High Court noted that the controversy was identical to that …

RUKMINBAI RAMRAO GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, led to a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that a later coordinate‑bench order (FA No. 1132/2012) had already determined the market values of irrigated and …

NANASAHEB PANDHARI GITTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, led to a district court award in 2011 which was challenged by the original claimants. The appellants filed multiple first appeals in 2012, arguing that the compensation awarded was inadequate. The coordinate …

SANJIVANI BABURAO MUSALEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that a later coordinate bench order in FA No. 1132/2012 had already determined the market values of irrigated …

RUKMINBAI RAMRAO GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that a recent coordinate bench order (FA No. 1132/2012) had already fixed market values for irrigated and …

RAMRAO ABAJI GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project, initiated in 2004, resulted in a 2011 award by the District Judge. The original claimants appealed the award, arguing that a later coordinate‑bench order (FA No. 1132/12, dated 23‑April‑2026) had already fixed market values for …

MANIKRAO ABAJI GUTTEversusTHE STATE OF MAH AND ORS

PARTLY ALLOWED AND PARTLY DISMISSED

The acquisition proceedings for the Yeldariwadi Storage Tank project began in 2004 and resulted in a district court award on 18 October 2011. The original claimants appealed the award in multiple first appeals filed in 2012. The appellants argued that a later coordinate bench order dated 23 April …