Case Note & Summary
The dispute arose from a land acquisition case involving the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the respondents, R.V. Raju and others. The Supreme Court addressed the appeal filed by the Government of Andhra Pradesh against the relief granted by the Special Court in LGC No.72 of 1991 dated 29.09.1995. The court modified the earlier order, allowing the appeal except for the relief granted to the respondents, which amounted to 552 square yards (equivalent to 461.53 square meters). The court stipulated that the Government of Andhra Pradesh would be entitled to 1282.47 square meters. Furthermore, the court emphasized the importance of depositing the specified amount within four weeks; failure to do so would result in the High Court's order being set aside and the Special Court's order being confirmed. The appeal was disposed of with these directions, and no costs were awarded.
Headnote
A) Land Acquisition - Modification of Relief - Modification of relief granted by Special Court - Civil Appeal No.4258 of 2001 - The Supreme Court modified the relief granted by the Special Court, allowing the appeal of the Government of Andhra Pradesh except for the relief granted to the respondents. The court directed that if the amount is not deposited within four weeks, the order of the High Court would be set aside and the order of the Special Court would be confirmed. Held that timely deposit is crucial for the enforcement of the order (Paras 1-1).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the relief granted by the Special Court should be modified and what the implications of non-deposit of the amount are.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court modified the relief granted by the Special Court, allowing the appeal of the Government of Andhra Pradesh except for the relief granted to the respondents. The court directed that if the amount is not deposited within four weeks, the order of the High Court would be set aside and the order of the Special Court would be confirmed.
Law Points
- Modification of relief
- Land acquisition
- Special Court orders
