Authority: Collector Land Acquisition Court

Order Date: 15 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: National Hydro Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC) vs. the estate of the late Chet Ram, represented by his heir Hotam Ram, who is also the sole legal representative of the deceased respondent.
  • Background: Chet Ram died on 14 Oct 2008. His estate was bequeathed to his nephew Hotam Ram by a Will dated 31 Dec 2007, and Mutation No. 4410 dated 18 Jun 2009 was recorded in Hotam Ram’s favour.
  • Three applications (CMP Nos. 17021‑17023 of 2026) were filed under Order 1 Rule 10 and Section 151 of the CPC seeking:

1. Impleadment of Hotam Ram as respondent No.1(a).

2. Release of the enhanced compensation amount with up‑to‑date interest that had been awarded to Chet Ram.

3. Exemption from filing a typed/translated copy of a document in issue.

  • Supporting documents included affidavits, death certificate of Chet Ram, the Will, and bank account details (para‑8 of the application).
  • A prior judgment dated 15 May 2008 had attained finality.

Final Outcome

1. Impleadment: The court allowed the application under CMP 17021, ordering that Hotam Ram be impleaded as respondent No.1(a) and that the amended memo of parties be taken on record.

2. Compensation Release: Pursuant to CMP 17022, the court directed that the entire awarded compensation, together with accrued interest, be released from the court registry and remitted to Hotam Ram’s bank account as specified in his application.

3. Document Exemption: Under CMP 17023, the applicants/respondents were exempted from filing a typed/translated copy of the disputed document.

4. All three applications were disposed of, and the orders were signed by Judge Sushil Kukreja.

Topics: Land Acquisition, Compensation Release