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-197385874). Two connected first appeals arose from land acquisition compensation for 3,800 sq. metres of land in Ambad, District Jalna — the landowners sought enhancement while the Municipal Council challenged the Reference Court's award. The Division Bench at Aurangabad enhanced the compensation to Rs 3,086 per square metre (total Rs 1,17,26,800), up from the Reference Court's award of Rs 63,13,510. The Municipal Council's appeal was dismissed and the enhanced amount with statutory solatium, additional The bench comprised Justices Neeraj P. Dhote and R.G. Avachat. The judgment was delivered by Justice R.G. Avachat. 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).