P&H: Condones 3416 Day Delay in Land Acquisition Appeal, Denies Interest and Statutory Benefits for Delayed Period
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has condoned a delay of 3416 days in a land acquisition appeal filed by Jai Singh, who sought compensation at par with similarly situated landowners.
Jai Singh explained that he was unaware of the status of the case. He submitted that appeals filed by similarly placed landowners had already been allowed by the High Court and that he should also receive compensation on the same basis. The State did not dispute that his compensation claim was covered by an earlier judgment of the High Court. However, it relied on Supreme Court decisions to contend...
