Supreme Court of India

Chairman, Neyveli Lignite Corpn. Ltd. v. C. Govinda Padayachi and Anr.

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Reported as [2006] 3 S.C.R. 701
Bench B.P. Singh and Al Tamas Kabir JJ.
Decided 3 April 2006

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Land Acquisition Act, 1894-Sections 28 and 33-Acquisition of Land­ Compensation-On litigation quantification of compensation by Supreme Court-Quantified amount was lump sum inclusive of solatium and interest- Landlord's claim, of interest on the excess amount awarded by Supreme court, from the date the possession of land was taken-Held: The claim of the landowner not permissible-The claim of interest was included in the lump sum amount determined by Supreme Court-Interest could be claimed on the quantified amount only after the date of judgment of Supreme Court till the date of payment.

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