P&H : Upholds Decree Against HUDA’s Enhanced Compensation; Orders Recalculation Across All Allottees, Refund With 9% Interest
High Court dismissed HUDA’s second appeal challenging concurrent decrees that set aside an enhanced compensation demand raised on a residential allottee in Karnal. Justice affirmed that such compensation must be spread proportionately across the entire developed sector, including commercial areas, and cannot be loaded solely on residential plot-holders.
The case arose from a 1990 demand notice issued to the plaintiff, a transferee of a residential plot. Citing the 1978 Regulations and allotment conditions, HUDA sought Rs 20,119.65 towards enhanced land acquisition compensation, with a stipulation of 15% interest for non-payment. The plaintiff challenged the notice as arbitrary and based on a flawed...