My grandfather bought a property in Uttar Pradesh in 1966 using proper documents. He gave it to a milkman who used it to keep his buffaloes. A few years ago, we asked him to vacate, but he refused. We fought a case in court and won in 2006. We need to execute that order. However, we recently discovered that this land was acquired by the Uttar Pradesh government under the Land Acquisition Act of 1894 in 1972 and handed over to an Improvement Trust. We have a copy of the notification and Land Acquisition papers, but we were unaware of this and were not informed about it until 2016. The compensation of Rs. 220 was not claimed by anyone.
1. What legal options can we pursue?
2. Can we reclaim our land based on the fact that the government did not develop this land?
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You have a complex legal situation. Based on the information provided, you have a court order in your favor but the land was acquired by the government in 1972. You may have grounds to challenge the validity of the acquisition process and claim compensation for the land. However, the government’s claim based on the 1894 Land Acquisition Act, the fact that the land was transferred to an Improvement Trust, and the unclaimed compensation make your legal options challenging. It is highly advisable to consult a lawyer specializing in land acquisition law in Uttar Pradesh to understand your specific options and legal strategy.
- Apni Law answered 2 years ago
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