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SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
ANIL R. DAVE, ADARSH KUMAR GOEL, JJ.
Jagdish Prasad Verma (D) By Lrs. & Ors. - Appellants
Vs.
State of M.P. & Ors. - Respondents
Civil Appeal No. 258 of 2016 (Arising out of SLP(C) No. 21406 of 2007)
Decided on : 05-01-2016
Compensation - Land Acquisition - Amount of compensation awarded to the respondents - Circle rate - Statutory benefits
Fact of the Case:
The court found that the amount of compensation awarded to the respondents was much lower than the circle rate, and therefore increased it to Rs.40/- per square feet without any deduction.
Finding of the Court:
The court allowed the appeal and directed the payment of the increased compensation amount along with statutory benefits to the land owners within four months.
Issues: Amount of compensation awarded, Circle rate, Statutory benefits
Ratio Decidendi: The court determined that the awarded compensation was much lower than the circle rate and increased it to a reasonable amount of Rs.40/- per square feet without any deduction.
Final Decision: The appeal was allowed and the court directed the payment of the increased compensation amount along with statutory benefits to the land owners within four months. No order as to costs.
JUDGMENT :
Anil R. Dave, J.
1. Leave granted.
2. Heard the learned counsel.
3. Upon perusal of the record, we find that the amount of compensation awarded to the respondents is Rs.20/- per square feet, which has been further reduced by 1/3rd.
4. The afore-stated amount appears to be on much lesser side as circle rate is much higher than the amount which has been awarded.
5. Upon perusal of the record, we are of the view that Rs.40/- per square feet would be reasonable amount which should be awarded, without any deduction therefrom.
6. Needless to say that in addition to the afore-stated amount, all statutory benefits would also be paid to the land owners. The amount shall be paid preferably within four months from today.
7. The appeal is disposed of as allowed with no order as to costs. Pending application, if any, stands disposed of.
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