Archive · 27 Jun 2025
SC Halts Enhanced Land Compensation Near India-China Border
Imagine the government needed land near the border for a project.
They paid for it, but someone later claimed more money for the land.
The Supreme Court stepped in because the government said the claim was based on fake documents.
The original payment was about 70 crore rupees, but the new claim was over 410 crore.
The court has paused the higher payment and told the government to deposit some money while they look into the matter.
They're trying to figure out if the extra money claim is legitimate.
Supreme Court stayed an order that increased compensation for land acquisition near the India-China border.
The land was acquired for a defense-related project in Arunachal Pradesh.
The original compensation was around Rs 70 crore, increased to over Rs 410 crore by a reference court.
The Centre argued the reference case was based on fraud and a fabricated power of attorney.
The court ordered the Centre to deposit 10% of the enhanced amount within four weeks.
- Who
- Supreme Court and the Centre (Government)
- What
- Supreme Court stayed an order enhancing land compensation.
- When
- June 27, 2024 (reported)
- Where
- Near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- Due to concerns about a fraudulent reference case and inflated compensation claims.
Government's position
Not Applicable
Fraud allegation
Government's position
The Centre said the reference was based on a “fraud” and the person had “fabricated power of attorney” of over 100 persons
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
- Land Use
- Defense-related project
- Location
- Arunachal Pradesh, India-China border
- Original Compensation
- Approximately Rs 70 crore
- Enhanced Compensation
- Over Rs 410 crore
- Court Involved
- Supreme Court
- Action Taken
- Stayed the order
- Deposit Required
- 10% of enhanced amount