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HIGH COURT OF TRIPURA, AGARTALA
T. AMARNATH GOUD
Deputy Chief Engineer (Construction -2), N.F. Railway, Badharghat, Agartala – Appellant
Versus
Minati Das, Wife of Late Dhirendra Ch. Das – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
T. AMARNATH GOUD, J.
Heard Mr. B. Majumder, learned Dy. SGI appearing for the appellant in LA. App No. 100 of 2023 as well as for the respondent in CO(FA) 01 of 2024 . Also heard Mr. S. Kr. Deb, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. S.Datta, learned counsel appearing for the referring claimants (respondents herein) in LA. App No. 100 of 2023 and for the Cross-Objectors in CO(FA) 01 of 2024.
[2] This present appeal has been filed under Section 74 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 against the Judgment and Award dated 30.01.2023 passed in L.A Case 71 of 2019 by the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority, Tripura along with this appeal a Cross-Objection has also been filed by the Cross –Objector (Respondents herein) under Order XLI Rule 22 of the Code of Civil Procedure read with Section 74 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Re- Settlement Act, against the Judgment and Award dated 30.01.2023 passed in the LA Case No. 71 of 2019 by the aforesaid authority. Hence, both the appeals are taken together for a common disposal.
[3]
Proper evidence and justification are essential for determining compensation in land acquisition cases, particularly regarding ownership and damages for destroyed property.
Compensation for acquired land must be justified by substantial evidence and the Court may apply reasonable estimations in absence of direct evidence.
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The assessment of compensation for land acquisition must prioritize the highest market value from relevant sale deeds and apply provisions of newer compensation regulations.
Compensation for acquired land must reflect its fair market value based on comparable transactions, emphasizing the highest value obtained in bona fide dealings.
The court upheld the Reference Court's enhanced compensation for acquired land, emphasizing the need for evidence-based valuation while modifying the interest rate to 9% per annum from the date of aw....
The Court affirmed that compensation in land acquisition cases must reflect true market value independent of the claimant's request, emphasizing the duty to assess fair compensation using proper valu....
The determination of compensation for acquired land must be based on market value assessments considering locational advantages and comparable sales, as established by evidence and legal precedents.
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