Haryana Land Compensation Case: Supreme Court Remits Appeals to High Court
The Supreme Court of India, in The State of Haryana & Anr. vs. Smt. Saroj & Ors., addressed multiple appeals concerning the valuation of land acquired by the Haryana government. The case revolved around the appropriate compensation for landowners whose properties were acquired for state development projects. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court’s judgment and remitted the matters for reconsideration.
The judgment aligns with a similar ruling in Civil Appeal No. 12847 of 2017, where the Supreme Court had previously directed the High Court to re-evaluate land valuations to ensure fair compensation.
Background of the Case
The Haryana government acquired land for development, leading to disputes over compensation. Several landowners challenged the compensation awarded, arguing that the value fixed was inadequate. The High Court had previously ruled in favor of the landowners, prompting the state to appeal.
Petitioner’s Arguments
The Haryana government contended:
- The High Court had erroneously calculated land values, leading to excessive compensation.
- The valuation did not accurately reflect government-mandated rates.
- Past cases should be reviewed together for consistent compensation standards.
Respondent’s Arguments
The landowners countered:
- The compensation awarded was based on fair market valuation.
- Delays in disbursing compensation had further harmed them financially.
- The state should not be allowed to undervalue the land arbitrarily.
Supreme Court’s Key Observations
The Supreme Court noted:
“In the remaining matters, i.e., Civil Appeal No. 12847 of 2017 & other connected matters, arising out of the common judgment, this Court has set aside the impugned judgment and remitted the matters to the High Court.”
The Court emphasized that a uniform approach should be taken in similar cases to ensure equitable treatment of landowners.
Final Judgment and Conclusion
The Supreme Court ruled:
- The High Court’s judgment was set aside.
- The matters were remitted to the High Court for reconsideration.
- The Haryana government must serve copies of the judgment and appeal memorandum to the respondents within four weeks.
This ruling ensures that landowners receive just compensation while reinforcing the judiciary’s role in upholding equitable land acquisition practices. By directing a fresh review, the Court aims to balance state development goals with landowners’ rights.
Petitioner Name: The State of Haryana & Anr..Respondent Name: Smt. Saroj & Ors..Judgment By: Justice Kurian Joseph, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul.Place Of Incident: Haryana, India.Judgment Date: 02-07-2018.
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