Bombay High Court
MAHARASHTRA KRISHNA VALLEYversusTHE STATE OF MAH and ANR
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
Holding
The appeals were dismissed as the compensation award did not exceed the four‑times limit set by the State Government resolution.
Summary
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation appealed the award of compensation dated 18 June 1994 passed by the Reference Court in L.A.R. Nos.26/1992, 341/1993 and 266/1992, alleging that the award exceeded four times the compensation fixed by the State Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO). The State Government, through a series of resolutions (including Sankirna‑2014/Prak.Kra.4/Bham‑1/A‑4 dated 3 November 2016 and its corrigenda), had decided not to challenge the reference award provided the compensation was enhanced only up to four times. The learned counsel for the appellant argued that the Reference Court’s award was within the four‑fold limit, while the State counsel contended that the limit should be respected. Justice Siddheshwar S. Thombre held that there was no ground to interfere with the award as it complied with the government’s resolution. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed and any pending civil applications were also disposed of.
Issues considered
- Whether the compensation awarded by the Reference Court exceeds the four‑times limit prescribed by the State Government resolution.
- Whether the appellate court has jurisdiction to alter the compensation award under the stated limit.
Subjects
- compensation
- reference court
- government resolution
- appeal
- civil application
- dismissal
Judgment
2026:BHC-AUG:45725
5-FA-3520-2008.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD
5 FIRST APPEAL NO. 3520 OF 2008
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation
VERSUS
The State Of Mah And Anr
WITH
FIRST APPEAL NO. 3041 OF 2008
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation
VERSUS
The State Of Mah And Anr
WITH
FIRST APPEAL NO. 3494 OF 2008
Maharashtra Krishna Valley
VERSUS
The State Of Mah And Anr
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10076 OF 2006
IN FA/3520/2008
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation
VERSUS
The State Of Mah And Anr
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10079 OF 2006
IN FA/3041/2008
Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation
VERSUS
The State Of Mah And Anr
WITH
CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 10072 OF 2006
IN FA/3494/2008
Maharashtra Krishna Valley
VERSUS
The State Of Mah And Anr
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5-FA-3520-2008.doc
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Mr. G. B. Rajale for the Appellant.
Mr. A. D. Wange, AGP for State.
Ms. Khushi Varma h/f Mr. S. S. Shinde for Respondent No.2 in
FA/3041/2008.
...
CORAM : SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE, J.
DATE : 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
P. C.:
1. Heard the learned counsel for the Appellant.
2. By this appeal, the appellant assails the judgment and award dated
18.06.1994 passed by the Reference Court in L.A.R. Nos.26/1992, 341/1993
and 266/1992.
3. Learned counsel submit that the compensation granted by the learned
Reference Court is within four times the compensation granted by the SLAO.
4. In fact the State Government vide Government Resolution
No.Sankirna-2014/Prak.Kra.4/Bham-1/A-4 dated 03.11.2016 with
Corrigendum dated 23.02.2017 and 13.08.2018 to the said Government
Resolution, took a decision not to challenge the reference, if compensation is
enhanced only upto four times.
5. Therefore, I do not find any reason to intervene with the impugned
award. Hence, the present Appeals are dismissed.
6. In view of dismissal of the Appeals, pending Civil Applications, if any,
do not survive and are disposed of accordingly.
[SIDDHESHWAR S. THOMBRE, J.]
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