Summary: The Bombay High Court at Aurangabad has ruled on several appeals about land payment in Vaijapur. The case involves requests for more money due to land type and other things like trees and buildings.
The appeals were made by the family members of landowners who have passed away, including Geetabai Eknath Salunke and Gayabai @ Leelaba Popatrao Gaikwad, against the Sub-Divisional Officer who also acts as the Land Acquisition Officer in Vaijapur. The main question was whether the payment given was fair and if extra money should be given for other things like trees and buildings.
The original payment was set at Rs. 370 per R for dry land, with no money for wells or trees.
The appeals were split into two main groups:
"Appellants shall be entitled to receive rate of Rs. 3,000/- per R for the acquired lands."
The court stressed that Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act is a helpful rule aimed at making sure payments are fair. It allows for rechecking payments based on past decisions, making sure that landowners who might not have much power or voice get treated fairly.
For Group II appeals, the Reference Court will look at the claims again. People involved are expected to appear on March 18, 2026, with a decision expected within ten months.
