Supreme Court of India · 2022-11-22
THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER vs ISMAIL BHAI
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/41809
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER
- Respondent
- ISMAIL BHAI
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJIV KHANNA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of delayed compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The court noted the history of litigation by landowners seeking fair compensation for their land acquired for public purposes, specifically for the extension of the Nehru Zoological Park. The court emphasized the need for timely compensation and directed the authorities to ensure that adequate compensation is provided to the affected landowners.