Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras

Order Date: 16‑10‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petition: Civil Revision Petition (CRP No.3778 of 2026 & CMP No.16395 of 2026) filed by M/s Sagar Builders (proprietor Vimal Chand) against the Union of India (Secretary, Revenue Dept, Government of Puducherry) and the Deputy Collector (Revenue) cum Land Acquisition Officer, Karaikal.
  • The petitioner sought to set aside the interim order dated 09‑09‑2025 in E.P.No.32 of 2021 (LAOP.No.01 of 2004) which directed payment of Rs 33,64,42,33.47 and to obtain a sum of Rs 13,63,45,119.40.
  • Detailed calculation memos were filed by both parties. The petitioner’s memo computed compensation based on acquisition of 694.50 acres at Rs 49,500 per acre (total market value ₹3,43,77,750), 30 % solatium (₹1,03,13,325), additional market value at 12 % for 263 days (₹29,72,498), leading to a principal compensation base of ₹4,76,63,573.
  • Interim award on 16‑09‑2002 paid ₹2,78,40,149, leaving principal ₹1,98,23,424. Statutory interest at 9 % (16‑09‑2002 to 31‑07‑2003) added ₹15,59,261, making ₹2,13,82,685 payable. Final award on 31‑07‑2003 paid ₹73,73,635, leaving unpaid principal ₹1,40,09,050. Interest at 9 % for 46 days added ₹1,58,897, netting ₹1,41,67,947.
  • Interest at 15 % from 16‑09‑2003 to 26‑10‑2022 accrued ₹4,01,84,863, giving total compensation of ₹5,43,52,810. A payment of ₹4,80,35,751 was deposited on 26‑10‑2022, leaving unpaid ₹63,17,059. Interest at 15 % from 26‑10‑2022 to 30‑06‑2026 added ₹34,86,497.
  • After adjusting a partial remittance of ₹36,46,882 (TDR No. T26/HTDP/0701343 dated 29‑06‑2026), the balance payable as of 01‑07‑2026 was calculated as ₹61,56,674.

Final Outcome

  • The Court set aside the order dated 09‑09‑2025 in E.P.No.32 of 2021.
  • The petitioners are entitled to a net compensation of ₹61,56,674, payable on or before 01‑07‑2026.
  • Respondents must pay the amount within four weeks of receipt of the order; failure to do so allows the petitioner to claim further interest and pursue execution proceedings.
  • No costs awarded; the connected Civil Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

Topics: Compensation; Land Acquisition; Court Order