LAWS(SC)-2017-12-87

STATE OF HARYANA Vs. ROHTAS

Decided On December 12, 2017
STATE OF HARYANA Appellant
V/S
ROHTAS Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) The appeals have been preferred by the State of Haryana and another aggrieved by the judgment and order dated 17.5.2016 passed by the High Court of Punjab & Haryana at Chandigarh determining the compensation for villages Garauli Kalan and Dhankot. The notification under section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was issued on 22.2.2007 for public purpose of development and utilization of land for Badshahpur Nalla Phase III from Garauli Kalan upto Nazafgarh drain at Gurgaon.

(3.) The Land Acquisition Collector passed an award on 20.2.2009 for aforesaid villages determining the compensation at uniform rate of Rs.20 lakhs per acre. On reference the Reference Court vide judgment dated 4.2.2013 assessed the market value of the land for village Garauli Kalan at the uniform rate of Rs.34,17,670 per acre. 25% was granted towards severance charges.