LAWS(CAL)-2023-7-19

MIRA MAITY Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

Decided On July 19, 2023
Mira Maity Appellant
V/S
STATE OF WEST BENGAL Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The appeal and the cross-appeal are arising out of a judgment passed in a batch of matters arising out of land acquisition proceedings initiated in respect of 1.78 acres of land of Mouza Gopal Nagar under P.S. Panskura.

(2.) In a reference under Sec. 18 of the Land Acquisition Act 1894, the learned Additional District and Session Judge, 2nd Court, Tamluk, district Purba Medinipur enhanced the compensation from Rs.2009.00 per decimal as determined by the LA Collector to Rs.5000.00 per decimal. There are 17 land loosers. They have challenged the award of the Land Acquisition Collector.

(3.) The appellants are the award holders in the said reference.