Authority: High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Appellant: Municipal Corporation Gurgaon; Respondents: multiple landowners (Manphool Singh & Ors., Duli Chand & Ors., Kaptan Singh & Ors., Satbir & Ors., etc.) across several RFA cases (RFA-3758-2013, RFA-3753-2013, RFA-3756-2013, RFA-3757-2013, RFA-4534-2013, RFA-3752-2013, RFA-3754-2013, RFA-3755-2013, RFA-680-2015, RFA-4186-2018, XOBJR-98-2019).
- The disputes stem from land acquisition under Section 4 notification dated 11 August 2003 for 35.51 acres in Village Fatehpur, Gurugram, with compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- Initial market value was set at ₹15,00,000 per acre, later assessed at ₹660 per sq. yard, and subsequently enhanced to ₹1,183 per sq. yard by the Reference Court order dated 15 February 2016 (RFA-5282-2010).
- The principal issue before this Court was the apportionment of the compensation: the Reference Court had awarded 75% to respondents (as tenants) and 25% to the Gram Panchayat/Municipal Corporation.
- Respondents contended they were legal occupants, not illegal, and sought a 50% share; the Municipal Corporation claimed an 85% share.
Final Outcome
- The Court finds the respondents' offer of 50% more reasonable; reduces their share from 75% to 50% and awards the remaining 50% to the Municipal Corporation Gurgaon.
- Confirms that the market value enhancement to ₹1,183 per sq. yard stands as per the 15 February 2016 order.
- All related appeals and cross‑objections concerning market‑value enhancement are disposed of in accordance with that order.
- The State’s appeal RFA‑680‑2015 is dismissed, and any pending applications are also disposed of.
Topics: Compensation Apportionment, Land Acquisition, Judicial Order