Supreme Court Questions Bureaucratic Role in National Highways Land Compensation Disputes
The Supreme Court has questioned the National Highways Act's provision that allows bureaucrats, rather than judicially trained authorities, to decide compensation disputes for land acquired for highways. The Court noted this framework may disadvantage landowners, especially since properties along national highways often have higher market value. It highlighted that other land acquisition laws assign such decisions to judicial forums. The government is reportedly considering amending the Act to address these concerns and ensure fair adjudication.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 23 Jul, 11:27 am. Other outlets followed.