In Brief
The appellant, a school society, sought to withdraw compensation deposited in the Reference Court for land acquired by the State of Maharashtra. The Supreme Court permitted withdrawal of 50% of the deposited compensation amount without requiring security. The remaining 50% can be withdrawn upon furnishing security satisfactory to the Reference Court. The order applies to all deposits already made or to be made in similar situations.
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