Supreme Court of India
Wardington Lyngdoh and Ors. v. The Collector, Mawkyrwat
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What the Court ordered
We hold that the finding of the High Court that the reference application itself is not maintainable, is perfectly legal and does not. warrant interference.
Judgment, page 5
From the headnote
Land Acquisition Act, 1894: Sections 18, 19, 23, 31-Award of compenrntion under an agree ment-Subsequently objecting and claiming higher compensation-Reference made and the reference coun awarded higher compensation-Validity of the reference-Held: Reference application itself not maintainable. In respect of certain lands acquired, the Collector made an award. The petitioners received compensation under an agreement signed by tbem and the Collector. Thereafter tbey claimed enhancement by reference under S.18. After hearing them, the Collector referred the matter to the Special Judicial
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