MEERUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs DESH RAJ . — C.A. No. 9091/2003

Case Summary: Meerut Development Authority v. Vilas Bhushan & Anr. Case Citation: C.A. No. 9071/2003 (SLP(C) No. 11103/2003) and 34 related appeals Date: November 17, 2003 The Supreme Court granted leave and disposed of 35 batch land acquisition appeals challenging the High Court's enhancement of compensation from Rs. 30 per square yard to Rs. 126 per square yard. The Court found that different High Court Benches had passed inconsistent interim orders regarding deposit and withdrawal of enhanced compensation. Order: The Court modified all interim orders uniformly, directing: (i) 50% of enhanced compensation with interest and statutory benefits be deposited within four weeks; (ii) claimants may withdraw 25% without security and 50% remaining be invested in nationalised banks for two years; (iii) execution courts may proceed with 25% withdrawals despite pending appeals; and (iv) the High Court expedite disposal considering the decade-old acquisition. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.