G. A. SANAP
Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation – Appellant
Versus
Chunnilal Ghashiram Kubre – Respondent
JUDGMENT/ORDER
1. Heard finally.
2. This appeal and cross objection arises out of the judgment and award passed by the learned Adhoc District Judge-2, Washim (For short 'the Reference Court') dtd. 21/6/2011 and therefore the same are being disposed of by common judgment. The Reference Court by the impugned judgment and award enhanced the compensation in respect of land from Rs.23, 000.00 per hectare to Rs.2, 00, 000.00 per hectare and further directed to pay compensation at the rate of Rs.2000.00 per tree in respect of 96 orange trees.
3. Background facts: In First appeal, Respondent No.1- Chunnilal Ghashiram Kubre (deceased) is the original claimant. During the pendency of the land acquisition case he died and his legal heirs were brought on record. Therefore, legal heirs of respondent No.1 are hereinafter referred to as 'the claimants'. The land admeasuring 1.38 H.R. from Survey No. 126 situated at Mouza Waigaul, Tal Manora, District Washim was acquired for the purpose of Waigaul Dam Project. The notification under Sec. 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (hereinafter referred as 'the Act of 1894, ) was published on 30/4/1998. After completion of the required procedure, the Specia
The court established that compensation for acquired land and trees must be based on fair market value and supported by credible evidence, with a clear obligation to adhere to established legal prece....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the entitlement of the claimant to an amount of Rs. 6,311/- per Orange tree, based on the adjudication of various proceedings arising from the same....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, based on the correct market value of the acquired land and the valuation of....
Just compensation for land acquisition requires adherence to fair market valuation standards, considering factors like property age and productivity.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the determination of just, fair, and reasonable compensation for acquired land and fruit-bearing trees under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Compensation for land and trees cannot be awarded separately when determined by income capitalization method, as it includes both values.
Compensation for land and trees under the Land Acquisition Act must be based on reliable evidence, and when determined by income capitalization method, it includes both land and trees, prohibiting se....
The court affirmed that reasonable guesswork is permissible in compensation assessments under the Land Acquisition Act, provided it balances equities and is supported by credible evidence.
Compensation for land and trees cannot be awarded separately when determined by income capitalization method; it constitutes a composite valuation.
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