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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
SANGEETA K. VISHEN, NIRAL R. MEHTA
Prajapati Revabhai Maganbhai – Appellant
Versus
State of Gujarat Through Executive Engineer – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. context of land acquisition appeals. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. claimants' arguments for higher compensation. (Para 3) |
| 3. defendant's rationale supporting the judgment. (Para 4 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. court's examination of documents and evidence. (Para 5) |
| 5. examination of market value determination methods. (Para 11 , 15 , 23) |
| 6. importance of expert valuation in market value determination. (Para 13 , 17 , 18) |
| 7. court's reasoning about the considered valuations. (Para 16 , 22 , 25) |
| 8. final judgment and order. (Para 26 , 27 , 28) |
JUDGMENT :
SANGEETA K. VISHEN, J.
The issue involved in these appeals is common and hence, all the appeals are being heard analogously and being disposed of by this common judgment.
2. The captioned group is arising out of the judgment and award dated 31.12.2018 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the impugned judgment’) passed by the learned Principal Senior Civil Judge, Himmatnagar, district Sabarkantha in Land Acquisition Reference nos.2/2012 to 31/2012 whereby, the reference under section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Act of 1894’), has been rejected and thus, the market value determined by the Deputy Collector under section 11,
Valuations by Expert Committees are essential in determining adequate compensation for land acquisition, reflecting market realities rather than outdated assessments.
Market value in land acquisition cases must reflect current assessments by expert committees rather than outdated valuations, ensuring fair compensation aligns with statutory requirements.
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Compensation for land acquisition must be based on current market value, informed by recent sale transactions and relevant valuation reports.
Compensation for acquired land must reflect its market value and potential use, not just current use, as established under the Land Acquisition Act.
The court upheld an enhanced land compensation rate reflecting market value, confirming reliance on established valuation methodologies and legal precedents in land acquisition cases.
The basic valuation register is not a definitive measure for market value under land acquisition laws; courts should rely on bona fide sale data for accurate compensation assessment.
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