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The Allahabad High Court has stayed land acquisition proceedings for multiple schemes of the Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad in Ayodhya, citing concerns over compensation disparities. The court intervened after petitions challenged the use of provisions under the 1965 Act, arguing that landowners would receive lower compensation compared to the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013. A division bench directed authorities to maintain status quo and flagged the need to align benefits with more favourable legal provisions. The matter, involving 11 petitions, highlights ongoing legal scrutiny of land acquisition frameworks and their implications for housing schemes and landowners in Uttar Pradesh.
The Allahabad High Court has stayed land acquisition proceedings for multiple housing schemes undertaken by the Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad (UPAEVP) in Ayodhya, following petitions challenging the compensation framework applied in the process. Advertisement
The order was passed earlier this week by a division bench of Justices Rajan Roy and Manjive Shukla, which directed all parties, including the state government and district administration, to maintain status quo at the project sites. The case arises from a batch of 11 writ petitions filed by affected landowners.
The dispute centres on the legal basis of land acquisition being carried out under the Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad Act, 1965. Petitioners argued that the provisions of this Act offer lower compensation compared to the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, which provides enhanced monetary benefits along with rehabilitation and resettlement safeguards.
According to the petitions, proceeding under the 1965 framework would result in acquisition at lower compensation levels, potentially depriving landowners and farmers of benefits available under the more recent central legislation. The petitioners contended that this would adversely impact their rights and financial outcomes.
During the hearing, counsel for the petitioners concluded their arguments, while representatives for the state government, housing department and the housing authority sought additional time to respond. The bench noted that the matter had been pending for a considerable period and indicated that further delays would not be appropriate.
The court observed prima facie that acquisition under the 1965 Act appeared less beneficial compared to the 2013 legislation. In view of this, it deemed it appropriate to stay the acquisition process initiated under notifications issued from 2020 onwards.
The bench further directed that if the state or the housing authority fails to present arguments at the next hearing, they may submit written responses. The matter has been scheduled for further hearing in the coming days.
The ruling underscores increasing judicial scrutiny of land acquisition processes, particularly where compensation frameworks differ across legislations. It also highlights the legal complexities faced by housing authorities in implementing large-scale schemes while balancing statutory provisions and landowner rights.
The outcome of the case is expected to have implications for ongoing and future housing projects in Uttar Pradesh, especially those relying on legacy acquisition laws, as courts continue to examine their alignment with updated compensation and rehabilitation standards.
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