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The Allahabad High Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government and Noida Authority to clarify whether they have complied with a Supreme Court order on land compensation in a long-running acquisition case. The dispute involves land acquired under the 1894 law, where the Supreme Court ruled that compensation must be recalculated under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013. This law offers higher, market-linked compensation and added benefits for landowners. The High Court noted uncertainty over whether revised payments have been made and granted time to officials to respond. The matter will be reviewed again in February, highlighting ongoing delays in implementing court-backed compensation in major development projects.
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government and the Noida Authority to explain the status of compliance with a Supreme Court order related to land compensation in a long-pending acquisition dispute. The court sought specific clarification on whether compensation has been recalculated and paid to affected landowners in line with the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Advertisement
The dispute relates to land that was originally acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. In earlier proceedings, the high court had set aside the acquisition due to procedural lapses. The matter later reached the Supreme Court, which upheld the acquisition but made it clear that compensation could not be paid under the old law. The apex court ruled that since the 2013 Act came into force during the pendency of the litigation, landowners were entitled to compensation as per the newer and more beneficial law.
The Supreme Court also allowed landowners to seek enhancement of compensation under the 2013 Act and directed authorities to release any pending dues along with applicable statutory interest. This ruling was significant as the 2013 Act provides higher compensation through market-linked valuation, solatium, and additional safeguards for landowners.
During the recent hearing, senior counsel appearing for the Uttar Pradesh government and the Noida Authority requested time to seek instructions on the implementation of the Supreme Court's directions. The high court noted that it was still not clear whether the compensation exercise had been completed or payments had been made accordingly. The matter has now been listed for further consideration in early February, when the court will review compliance in detail.
The case highlights ongoing issues in executing court orders related to land acquisition, particularly in projects involving large-scale development authorities such as Noida.
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