Managing Director, U.P. Rajya Sahakari ... vs Subhash Chandra Awasthi And Anr

The Supreme Court held that the appellants are liable to pay Rs.75,000 as just compensation to Respondent No.1, as determined in accordance with the principles established in the case of Assistant Engineer, Rajasthan Development Corporation & Anr. Vs. Gitam Singh (2013) 5 SCC 136. The Court ordered that the payment be made via an 'Account Payee Cheque' within two weeks, and if Respondent No.1 does not accept the amount, he may approach the Court for reconsideration. The impugned order was set aside, and the appeal was allowed without costs.