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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
MURALI PURUSHOTHAMAN
Parameswara Warrier, S/o. Neelakanda Warrier – Appellant
Versus
Power Grid Corporation Of India, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. facts of tree felling and land affection by electric line. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. counsel arguments on land value and diminution. (Para 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 3. 50% diminution due to 400kv line restrictions. (Para 9) |
| 4. interest from cutting date; enhanced compensation awarded. (Para 10 , 11) |
ORDER :
MURALI PURUSHOTHAMAN, J.
The Civil Revision Petition is filed against the order dated 21.11.2016 in O.P.(Ele) No. 136 of 2011 passed by the Court of the Additional District Judge, North Paravur.
2. The Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the Corporation) drew 400 kV Cochin-Thrissur electric line through the property of the petitioner comprised in Sy. No.386/1- 3 of Vengola Village and for the said purpose, certain trees were cut and removed. As the lines were drawn, a large extent of the land underneath and adjacent to the lines was injuriously affected. However, in spite of the huge loss suffered, only a meagre amount was paid to the petitioner as compensation. Aggrieved thereby, the original petition was filed under Sections 10 and 16 (3) of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 r/w Section 51 of the Indian Electricity Act, 1910.
3. The original petition was tried
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