Case Note & Summary
The case involved an application for the correction of typographical errors in a prior judgment regarding land acquisition. The appellant sought to amend specific paragraphs of the judgment dated October 5, 2010, which had allowed their appeal and reversed a decision by the Andhra Pradesh High Court. The typographical errors were identified in paragraphs 3, 12, and 13, which contained critical information regarding compensation and market value determinations. The court heard arguments from both parties, who agreed on the necessity of the corrections. The court subsequently directed the specific amendments to be made, including the correct figures for compensation and the adjustment of appeal suit numbers. The application was allowed as per the proposed corrections, ensuring the judgment accurately reflected the intended legal determinations.
Headnote
A) Land Acquisition - Correction of Judgment - Typographical Errors - Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Section 28A(3) - The court allowed the application for correction of typographical errors in the judgment dated October 5, 2010, which had previously held that the application under Section 28A(3) is maintainable. The corrections pertained to the determination of market value and compensation for acquired land, ensuring clarity in the judgment's provisions (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the typographical errors in the judgment can be corrected.
Final Decision
The court allowed the application for correction of typographical errors in the judgment dated October 5, 2010, substituting specific lines in paragraphs 3, 12, and 13 to accurately reflect the intended legal determinations regarding compensation.
Law Points
- Typographical errors
- Land Acquisition Act
- maintainability of application
