In Brief
The State of Punjab appealed against compensation awarded by the High Court in land acquisition proceedings for the Ranjit Sagar Dam Project. The High Court had rejected the State's appeal as time-barred (492 days late) and on merits upheld the uniform compensation of Rs. 1,600 per marla. The Supreme Court held the delay should have been condoned, as the State provided detailed reasons; further, the High Court had not discussed the materials or basis for the compensation award. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remanded the matters for fresh consideration on merits, allowing the State to raise all contentions before the High Court."
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