Bombay High Court
THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER ANR ANR.versusSHRI. JAYRAM DHARMA TUMBADE AND ORS.
- Decided
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
Holding
The appeal must be withdrawn because the enhanced compensation is within the four‑times limit prescribed by the Government Resolutions.
Summary
The State of Maharashtra filed a first appeal challenging the compensation awarded in a land acquisition matter. The State relied on three Government Resolutions (dated 3 Nov 2016, 11 May 2018, and 13 Aug 2018) which stipulate that if the Reference Court's enhancement of compensation does not exceed four times the amount fixed by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, the State must withdraw its appeal. The court examined the compensation figures and found the enhancement to be within the four‑times limit, thereby falling under the policy. Accordingly, the court permitted the withdrawal of the appeal and ordered its disposal as withdrawn, directing a refund of any court fee paid. The order also dismissed any pending interlocutory applications and noted that it should not be treated as precedent.
Issues considered
- Whether the State of Maharashtra is required to withdraw its appeal under the Government Resolutions when the Reference Court's enhanced compensation is within four times the Special Land Acquisition Officer's award
Subjects
- Land acquisition
- Compensation enhancement
- Government policy
- Appeal withdrawal
- Special Land Acquisition Officer
- Reference Court
Judgment
44-fa-504-2018.doc
Shabnoor
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
FIRST APPEAL NO. 504 OF 2018
The State of Maharashtra & Anr. … Appellants
V/s.
SHABNOOR Jayram Dharma Tumbade & Ors. … Respondents
AYUB
PATHAN
Digitally signed by
SHABNOOR AYUB
PATHAN
Date: 2026.08.18 Mr. A.R. Patil, Additional G.P. for the appellants/
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applicants.
CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J.
DATED : AUGUST 18, 2026
P.C.:
1. Learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the
State has placed reliance upon the Government Resolutions dated
3 November 2016, 11 May 2018 and 13 August 2018. Under the
said Government Resolutions, the State Government has taken a
policy decision that where the compensation enhanced by the
Reference Court does not exceed four times the amount awarded
by the Special Land Acquisition Officer, the first appeal filed by the
State is liable to be withdrawn. The learned Additional
Government Pleader submits that the present appeal falls within
the scope of the said policy decision.
2. Upon perusal of the record and, in particular, the amount of
compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer and
the enhanced amount granted by the Reference Court, it appears
that the enhancement in the present case is within four times the
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amount originally awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer.
The case, therefore, falls within the parameters prescribed under
the aforesaid Government Resolutions.
3. In view of the aforesaid position and the policy decision of
the State Government contained in the Government Resolutions
referred to hereinabove, the first appeal is permitted to be
withdrawn and is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn.
4. The Court fee, if any, paid on the appeal shall be refunded to
the appellant in accordance with the applicable Rules.
5. In view of the disposal of the first appeal, all pending
interlocutory applications, if any, do not survive and are
accordingly disposed of.
6. This order shall not be treated as a precedent.
(AMIT BORKAR, J.)
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