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Demolition Without Notice Only In Urgent Cases: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Court held that municipal authorities must ordinarily follow due process and principles of natural justice before demolishing private property, even where encroachment is...
Mizo Chiefs Land Rights: SC Rejects Plea
The Supreme Court on March 11 dismissed a writ petition filed by the Mizo Chief Council. The petition alleged that the Union of India...
Bombay High Court: Compensation Under Section 28-A Land Acquisition Act Cannot Be Restricted To Foundational Award
The Bombay High Court (Aurangabad Bench) has held that compensation redetermined under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 cannot be restricted only...
Demolition of Private Property Must Rest on Clear Statutory Grounds: Supreme Court
Introduction
The Supreme Court of India has reiterated that authorities cannot demolish private property arbitrarily. Instead, they must act strictly on clear statutory authority and...
Land Acquisition Compensation | Higher Awards to Some Owners Do Not Nullify Others: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that excessive compensation awarded to certain landowners in land acquisition proceedings cannot be a ground to invalidate...
