Road built on their land without permission, owners get justice after 40 years
The Supreme Court of India fined the Chhattisgarh government for occupying private land for 40 years without compensation. The court upheld a high court ruling that mandates interest payments to the landowners for the state's prolonged delay in settling acquisition claims.
Why it matters
It reinforces property rights and limits the state's ability to delay compensation for land acquisition, protecting citizens against bureaucratic overreach.
Road built on their land without permission or payment, owners get justice after 40 years - The Times of India
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