The Chief Officer, Municipal Council, ... vs Baban S/O Anna Namde And Others

Case Significance

The Chief Officer, Municipal Council, ... vs Baban S/O Anna Namde And Others is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 20, 2024 (citation: ik-177677533). Two connected first appeals arose from land acquisition by the Municipal Council, Ambad, District Jalna, with landowners seeking enhanced compensation and the acquiring body cross-appealing. The court enhanced compensation to Rs.3,086 per square metre (total Rs.1,17,26,800), significantly above the Reference Court's award of Rs.63,13,510, with additional solatium of 30%, 12% interest, and statutory interest at 9% for the first year and 15% thereafter. The Municipal Council's appeal was dismis The bench comprised Justices Neeraj P. Dhote and R.G. Avachat. The judgment was delivered by Justice Neeraj P. Dhote. Counsel appearing: C. B. Chaudhari (counsel for respondent), Pradnya Talekar (counsel for appellant), S. S. Patunkar (counsel for respondent), S.N. Deshmukh (counsel for respondent).