Authority: Calcutta High Court (Civil Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 01 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: R.B. Dealers Private Limited (appellant) vs Union of India and others (respondents).
- Appeal from judgment dated 14 July 2023 in WP No.16818 (W) of 2019 concerning compensation under Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978.
- Issues: applicability of Section 80 of RFCTLARR Act 2013 to acquisitions under 1978 Act; date from which interest should accrue; whether interest applies to whole enhanced compensation or separately.
- Arguments: appellant claimed interest should be from date of declaration/award, seeking additional Rs.90,06,035 or Rs.1,38,49,499; respondents argued 2013 Act not applicable, interest only on portion, and sought refund of Rs.26,71,10,477.
- Relevant statutes: Section 80 of 2013 Act, Section 105(3) and Notification S.O.2368(E) dated 28 Aug 2015, Sections 10,12,13,25,26 of 1978 Act, Sections 72 of 2013 Act, etc.
Final Outcome
- Court held land losers under 1978 Act are entitled to interest under Section 80 of 2013 Act.
- Interest payable from date of possession (21 Feb 2017): 9% p.a. for first year, 15% thereafter.
- Interest on original award Rs.12,54,55,482 calculated as Rs.2,07,00,154.
- Interest on excess award Rs.2,80,84,464 calculated as Rs.98,99,774.
- Total interest payable Rs.3,05,99,928.
- Respondents ordered to pay this amount; no order as to costs.
- Stay of operation of judgment granted for 30 days from date of stay order.
Topics: Land Acquisition, Compensation Interest