https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456276 The HC dismissed the land acquisition appeal filed by the Union of India, challenging the enhancement of compensation from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 12,000 per bigha, due to an 80-day delay in filing. The application for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act was rejected, citing inadequate and unsatisfactory explanations for the delay. The court emphasized the importance of balancing legal principles with practical considerations, criticizing the prevalent negligence and procedural inefficiencies in government departments. The appeal was declared time-barred, underscoring the necessity for a responsible approach in administering land acquisition laws. en-us Fri, 02 Dec 1988 00:00:00 +0530 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:45:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456276 The HC dismissed the land acquisition appeal filed by the Union of India, challenging the enhancement of compensation from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 12,000 per bigha, due to an 80-day delay in filing. The application for condonation of delay under Section 5 of the Limitation Act was rejected, citing inadequate and unsatisfactory explanations for the delay. The court emphasized the importance of balancing legal principles with practical considerations, criticizing the prevalent negligence and procedural inefficiencies in government departments. The appeal was declared time-barred, underscoring the necessity for a responsible approach in administering land acquisition laws. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 02 Dec 1988 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456276