MEERUT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs KAMLESH . — C.A. No. 9080/2003

Case Summary: Meerut Development Authority v. Vilas Bhushan & Others Hearing Date: November 17, 2003 The Supreme Court heard a batch of 35 appeals by Meerut Development Authority challenging land acquisition compensation awards. The Reference Court had enhanced valuations from Rs. 30 per square yard to Rs. 126 per square yard with statutory benefits. However, different High Court benches had passed inconsistent interim orders regarding deposit and withdrawal of enhanced compensation. Court's Order: The Supreme Court disposed of all appeals by modifying and uniformizing the High Court's interim orders. The MDA must deposit 50% of the enhanced compensation with proportionate interest within four weeks to the Reference Court. Claimants may withdraw 25% without security, while the remaining 25% must be invested in interest-bearing deposits for two years, pending High Court disposal. The Court directed expeditious High Court hearing given the decade-old acquisition. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.