States » EastPosted at: Oct 1 2026 9:50PM


Court orders fresh compensation assessment for Gaya landowners in NH-82 case

Patna, Oct 1 (UNI) The Patna High Court has directed a fresh assessment of compensation for landowners whose land were acquired for the four-laning of NH-82 in Gaya, partially modifying an earlier order in the long-running land acquisition dispute.
The case relates to nearly 2.87 acres of land in Wazirganj, Gaya, acquired following a 2014 notification. Landowners, including Shiv Shankar Prasad, had challenged the agricultural valuation of their land and sought compensation at the applicable rate for developing/commercial land.
The Additional Collector, acting as arbitrator, had subsequently classified the land as “developing land” in August 2018.
The Bihar State Road Development Corporation Limited (BSRDCL) challenged the proceedings after a subsequent notification changed the designated arbitrator.
The Division Bench, however, held that the later notification could not retrospectively invalidate proceedings already pending before the earlier arbitrator. It therefore upheld the landowners' protection against cancellation of the earlier proceedings on that ground.
At the same time, the court found shortcomings in the calculation of compensation and directed the competent authority to undertake a fresh assessment in accordance with the applicable statutory provisions.
The Bench also set aside the Single Judge's direction relating to payment of 12 per cent interest, making it clear that the compensation payable to the landowners would have to be determined afresh.
The competent authority has been directed to complete the reassessment and determine the compensation, including applicable solatium and statutory interest, within the prescribed period.
UNI XC RS MCR
Tags: #Court orders fresh compensation assessment for Gaya landowners in NH-82 case
More News

South Point classroom attack raises concern over student aggression: Minister Dipak Barman

01 Oct 2026 | 10:27 PM

Kolkata, Oct 1 (UNI) School Education Minister Dipak Barman called for a closer examination of the psychological condition of children and the reasons behind growing aggression among students.

see more..

Bihar CM assures all possible support to investors

01 Oct 2026 | 10:25 PM

Rajni Shankar
Patna, Oct 1 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today invited industrialists and investors to invest in the state, assuring them that the government would provide all possible support and facilities to help establish and expand businesses.

see more..

Coffee Mission to establish Nagaland coffee as specialty coffee brand

01 Oct 2026 | 9:59 PM

Dimapur, Oct 1 (UNI) Nagaland Adviser to the land resources department G Ikuto Zhimomi on Thursday said the Coffees of Nagaland Mission, launched in New Delhi on May 19, aims to establish the state as a distinct origin-based specialty coffee brand with global recognition.

see more..

Gandhian thought influencing global peace movements: Rajagopal

01 Oct 2026 | 9:55 PM

Bhagalpur, Oct 1 (UNI) Noted Gandhian thinker Rajagopal on Thursday said Gandhi's ideas of non-violence, peace, self-reliance and dialogue remained relevant to addressing global challenges marked by war, violence and destruction.

see more..

Three media officials die as jeep plunges into gorge in Mizoram

01 Oct 2026 | 9:52 PM

Aizawl, Oct 1 (UNI) Three government media officials were killed after a jeep they were travelling in plunged into a deep gorge near Sateek village in Mizoram today evening.

see more..