| Case ID |
750551c3-37d4-483a-84d6-e27b745bc8a0 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
Civil Appeals No.1470 to 1487 of 2004 |
| Decision Date |
Jul 10, 2008 |
| Hearing Date |
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| Decision |
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals filed under section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The court upheld the compensation awarded to the landowners, taking into account the potential value of the land. The compensation was found to be based on a fair assessment of market value, considering both commercial and residential aspects of the land. The judges concluded that the previous judgments by the learned Referee Judge and the Peshawar High Court were valid and based on sound reasoning. The appeals were dismissed with no order as to costs. |
| Summary |
In this landmark case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan addressed key issues surrounding land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The case revolved around the acquisition of land by the Ministry of Defence for the expansion of P.M.A. Kakool. The court examined the compensation awarded to landowners, emphasizing the need to consider the potential value of the land in determining fair compensation. The Supreme Court upheld previous rulings that enhanced compensation based on market trends and the classification of land as either commercial or residential. This case highlights the importance of fair compensation in land acquisition processes, ensuring that the rights of landowners are protected while facilitating development projects. Keywords such as 'Land Acquisition', 'Compensation Enhancement', 'Supreme Court of Pakistan', and 'Market Value Assessment' are crucial for understanding the implications of this ruling. |
| Court |
Supreme Court of Pakistan
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
ABDUL HAMEED DOGAR, C.J.,
CH. EJAZ YOUSAF,
SHEIKH HAKIM ALI, JJ
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| Lawyers |
Not available
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| Petitioners |
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE through Secretary, Government of Pakistan and others
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| Respondents |
Syed WAJDI RIZVI
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| Citations |
2009 SLD 1563,
2009 SCMR 105
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| Other Citations |
Not available
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| Laws Involved |
Land Acquisition Act, 1894
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| Sections |
4,
18,
23
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