Supreme Court of India denies National Highways Authority of India plea, preserves solatium and interest
Change
Supreme Court of India ruled that landowners with compensation proceedings pending on March 28, 2008 are entitled to solatium and interest and barred reopening cases concluded.
Why it matters
The judgment prevents acquiring authorities from refusing solatium or interest on the basis of projected fiscal burden, forcing payment where legal entitlement exists for eligible pending cases. It also limits litigation by prohibiting reopening compensation awards finalized before March 28, 2008, preserving finality in concluded matters.
Implications
- • National Highways Authority of India must process solatium and interest claims for cases pending on March 28, 2008.
- • Land acquisition authorities must calculate interest on solatium from the date the claim for it is raised.
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