Balu Devi & Ors vs Union of India & Ors

Type Court Judgment Court Delhi Orders Decided May 04, 2026

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Citation: sooperkanoon.com/1268906
Court: Delhi Orders High Court
Judge: Hon'Ble Ms. Justice Prathiba M. Singh,Hon'Ble Mr. Justice Madhu Jain
Decided On: May 04, 2026
Case Number: W.P.(C)/1139/2017
Subject: Land Acquisition

Case Summary

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Land Acquisition

Key legal issue: Land Acquisition

Parties & Advocates

Appellant / Petitioner

Balu Devi & Ors

Respondent

Union of India & Ors

Excerpt

.....on the previous date i.e., 26th february, 2026 the court had disposed of the present petitions and had observed as under: “[...]13. in this case, the possession of the lands of thepetitioners has admittedly been taken and compensation has also been paid into the revenue deposit account. accordingly, in terms of the decision in indore development authority (supra) , the petitioners would only be entitled for release of the compensation, along with the applicable interest.14. accordingly, it is directed that the compensation in accordance with law, be released to the petitioners within a period of two months from the date of this order.15. the petitioners are free to approach the lac and obtain their compensation by 30th april, 2026.16. if the compensation is not paid to the petitioners, in terms of their respective awards, the petitioners are free to file an application in the present petitions for seeking appropriate orders.17. the present writ petitions are disposed of in said terms. pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.18. list for reporting on compliance on 4th may, 2026.”3. today, the matter has been put up for compliance. the court has beeninformed by both ld. counsel, that the matter is proceeding before the land acquisition collector (hereinafter, ‘lac’) as the lac has sought certain documents, including the surviving members’ certificates from the petitioners.4. upon the documents being furnished, the order dated 26th february, 2026 shall be complied with.5. these matters need not be listed further.prathiba m. singh, j.madhu jain, j.may 4, 2026 dj/ss

Full Judgment

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* IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
+ W.P.(C) 108/2017 RAM PAL .....Petitioner UNION OF INDIA AND ORS .....Respondents Mr. Arun Birbal, Adv. for DDA. 51 AND + W.P.(C) 1139/2017 BALU DEVI & ORS .....Petitioners UNION OF INDIA & ORS .....Respondents Ms. Malvika Kapila Kalra & Ms. Harbani Shinh, Advs. for DDA.
CORAM:
JUSTICE PRATHIBA M. SINGH JUSTICE MADHU JAIN

ORDER

% 04.05.2026

1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

2. On the previous date i.e., 26th February, 2026 the Court had disposed of the present petitions and had observed as under: “[...]

13. In this case, the possession of the lands of the

Petitioners has admittedly been taken and compensation has also been paid into the Revenue Deposit Account. Accordingly, in terms of the decision in Indore Development Authority (supra) , the Petitioners would only be entitled for release of the compensation, along with the applicable interest.

14. Accordingly, it is directed that the compensation in accordance with law, be released to the Petitioners within a period of two months from the date of this order.

15. The Petitioners are free to approach the LAC and obtain their compensation by 30th April, 2026.

16. If the compensation is not paid to the Petitioners, in terms of their respective awards, the Petitioners are free to file an application in the present petitions for seeking appropriate orders.

17. The present writ petitions are disposed of in said terms. Pending applications, if any, are also disposed of.

18. List for reporting on compliance on 4th May, 2026.”

3. Today, the matter has been put up for compliance. The Court has been

informed by both ld. Counsel, that the matter is proceeding before the Land Acquisition Collector (hereinafter, ‘LAC’) as the LAC has sought certain documents, including the surviving members’ certificates from the Petitioners.

4. Upon the documents being furnished, the order dated 26th February, 2026 shall be complied with.

5. These matters need not be listed further.

PRATHIBA M. SINGH, J.

MADHU JAIN, J.

MAY 4, 2026 dj/ss

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