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Chand Many v The Collector Under the Indian Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Civil Appeal No. 12 of 1955)

East African Court of Appeal · [1957] EACA 182 · 1957 AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Civil appeal from a decision of the High Court concerning compensation for land acquisition
Decision

Observed later treatment

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Holding

The court considered the proper method of valuing land compulsorily acquired under the Indian Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The appeal concerned whether the compensation awarded adequately reflected the market value of the land at the date of acquisition. The court examined comparable sales and the principles for assessing compensation.

Issues

  1. Whether the compensation awarded for land acquired under the Indian Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was adequate.
  2. What principles should guide the assessment of compensation for compulsory land acquisition.

Legislation cited (2)

  • Indian Land Acquisition Act, 1894 s.23
  • Indian Land Acquisition Act, 1894 s.24

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Chand Many v The Collector Under the Indian Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Civil Appeal No. 12 of 1955) [1957] EACA 182 (22 January 1957)
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