LAWS(RAJ)-2011-7-5

RIICO LTD Vs. DEVI LAL

Decided On July 20, 2011
Riico Ltd Appellant
V/S
DEVI LAL Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) These appeals have been filed by Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (for short RIICO) RIICO Ltd. vs.Devi Lal & Anr. & Other 62 connected appeals Judgment dt:20 th July, 2011 2/27 under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 being aggrieved by the order passed by learned District Judge, Bhilwara on a reference application under Section 18 of the Act, whereby, the learned District Judge enhanced the compensation for the land acquired compulsorily under the provisions of the Act of 1894 from the respondent land holders by the State Government for developing growth centre or Industrial area by the appellant RIICO.

(2.) The facts illustratively are taken from two appeals.

(3.) Both the Reference Courts, in the impugned orders also held against the appellant RIICO that merely acceptance of the claim awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer without protest would not disentitle the land holders for making reference application under Section 18 of the Act seeking enhancement of the compensation. Interest and solatium were separately awarded by the Reference Courts in accordance with the provisions of the Act.