Shivaji Dhondu Nikam vs M/s. S.D.O. Land Acquisition Mahad Division and ors — 65/2020

Case under Land Acquisition Act Section 28 A (3). Disposed: Contested--PARTLY ALLOWED on 02nd May 2026.

L.A.R. - Land Ref.

CNR: MHRG190010332023

Case disposed

Filing Number

65/2020

Filing Date

07-12-2020

Registration No

65/2020

Registration Date

08-12-2020

Court

Court of Civil Judge S.D. Mahad

Judge

1-Civil Judge Senior Division, Mahad

Decision Date

02nd May 2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--PARTLY ALLOWED

Acts & Sections

Land Acquisition Act Section 28 A (3)

Petitioner(s)

Shivaji Dhondu Nikam

Adv. Navale B. T.

Respondent(s)

M/s. S.D.O. Land Acquisition Mahad Division and ors

Hearing History

Judge: 1-Civil Judge Senior Division, Mahad

02-05-2026

Disposed

08-04-2026

Arguments

02-04-2026

Arguments

23-03-2026

Arguments

12-03-2026

Evidence

Final Orders / Judgements

02-05-2026
Copy of Judgment

Case Summary: Shivaji Dhondu Nikam v. S.D.O. Land Acquisition (L.A.R. No. 65/2020) Decision: The court partly allowed the applicant's reference for enhanced land compensation, awarding Rs. 700/- per square meter instead of the originally awarded rate. The court found the Special Land Acquisition Officer's valuation method—based on outdated revenue assessments and ready-reckoner rates—inadequate, and rejected the applicant's claimed Rs. 1,000/- per sq. meter, applying a 65% development cost deduction. Enhanced compensation includes 30% solatium, 12% additional component, and interest at 9-15% per annum. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Interim Orders

casestatus.in Summary

Case Summary: Shivaji Dhondu Nikam v. S.D.O. Land Acquisition (L.A.R. No. 65/2020) Decision: The court partly allowed the applicant's reference for enhanced land compensation, awarding Rs. 700/- per square meter instead of the originally awarded rate. The court found the Special Land Acquisition Officer's valuation method—based on outdated revenue assessments and ready-reckoner rates—inadequate, and rejected the applicant's claimed Rs. 1,000/- per sq. meter, applying a 65% development cost deduction. Enhanced compensation includes 30% solatium, 12% additional component, and interest at 9-15% per annum. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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