In Brief
In this land acquisition case, the Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation, which had deposited compensation and participated in the proceedings, sought to appeal against the Reference Court's enhancement of compensation. The High Court denied it leave to appeal. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that a beneficiary who deposits compensation may appeal against Reference Court enhancements, even if unable to seek a reference under Section 58 of the Land Acquisition Act. The Court set aside the High Court's order and remitted the matter for adjudication on merits, directing expeditious disposal.
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