In Brief
Landholders challenged a High Court judgment reducing development charges from 60% to 10% in computing compensation for land acquired for a Mini Secretariat in Nuh, Haryana. They argued the land had high potential as residential and commercial property and should not attract deductions. The Supreme Court upheld the High Court, holding that while proximity to Delhi and Cyber City matters, the land lacked urban characteristics (commercial activity, education, public transport). Compensation of Rs. 64,80,000 per acre with 10% development deduction was reasonable, as the land possessed basic amenities but required further infrastructure development for its intended purpose. The appeals were dismissed.
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