Supreme Court of India · 2022-12-15
NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs OMVIR SINGH
- Citation / case number
- SC 2020/16450
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Respondent
- OMVIR SINGH
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.T. RAVIKUMAR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority against the Allahabad High Court's decision to enhance compensation for land acquisition. The court noted the lengthy delay in the proceedings and upheld the High Court's determination of compensation at Rs.297 per sq. yard, emphasizing the need for fair compensation to landowners. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order.