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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.Velmurugan, K.Govindarajanthilakavadi, JJ
Project Director, National Highways Authority of India – Appellant
Versus
Banumathi – Respondent
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| 1. land acquisition under nh act with compensation enhancement by arbitrator. (Para 2 , 7 , 8) |
| 2. appellant challenges high compensation; respondent defends arbitrator's order. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. narrow scope of interference under sections 34/37; no re-appreciation of evidence. (Para 6 , 9 , 11 , 13) |
| 4. appeal dismissed, upholding arbitral award. (Para 14) |
This appeal is filed by the The Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, against the fair and decreetal order dated 29.09.2020 passed in Arbitration OP.No.88 of 2016 on the file of the Principal District Judge, Erode.
2. The brief facts which are necessary for disposal of this appeal are as follows:
The land in survey No. 64/1A2, measuring to a total extent of 150 sq. mtr. in Mettunasuvampalayam Village, Erode District, belong to the respondents, was acquired by the appellant for the purpose of widening of NH 47 and for formation of four lane roads in the Highways Road. The competent authority / District Revenue Officer, Erode District, had passed an Award in No.31/2007 dated 29.12.2007 by fixing the rate at Rs.68.64/- sq. mtr. Aggrieved over the same, the respondents filed an appeal before the Arbitrator /
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