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Land Acquisition Compensation Dispute
Question
Our land was acquired by the Public Works Department (PWD) during the period between 2014 and 2015. The necessary documentation and formalities related to this land acquisition were successfully completed in the same year. However, despite the completion of these processes, we have encountered significant difficulties in receiving the full compensation for our land.
In 2016, we received only a small portion of the total compensation amount, which was far less than the agreed-upon sum. Subsequently, due to the non-payment of the outstanding compensation, we pursued legal action by filing a formal complaint in the district court.
Regrettably, even after initiating legal proceedings, the situation remains unresolved, and we have not received the complete compensation owed to us. This ongoing issue has created financial hardship and uncertainty for our family.
We are currently seeking guidance and assistance on how to address this matter effectively and ensure that we receive the full and just compensation for the land that was acquired by the PWD.
Answer ( 1 )
The facts given by you are very limited in nature. You are requested to share the acquisition notice, if any, issued by the government whereafter the land would have been entrusted to PWD for development purposes. usually a Land acquisition collector passes an award considering the value of the land acquired by looking at the sale deeds prevalent in the particular area at the time when the acquisition notice was issued. Once the LAC passes an award, if the owner of the land is not satisfied with the award of compensation, a refernce u/s 18 of the Act would be made and then the evidence is to be led as regards enhancement of the compensation. Kindly share full facts for the team to give you the best advice possible.