Supreme Court of India
The Conservator and Custodian of Forest & Ors. v. Sobha John Koshy & Anr.
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What the Court ordered
We are of the view that the ends of justice be met by allowing the claim of compensation to the respondents to the extent of 50% of value of the land as computed by Tehsildar and noted in the judgment of learned Single Judge.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
Kerala Private Forest (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1 971 – s.8 – Respondents filed application in the Forest Tribunal u /s.8 for declaration that the lands were not vested forest – Rejected – Eventually, High Court declared that the land did n ot vest in the Govt. – However, land could not be restored to respondents – Later it was decided that instead of restoration of the land, compe nsation be paid to land owners whose land could not be restored – Agreed by respondents – Writ Petition filed by the respondent s that either they may be restored the original land or compensation be pa id as
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