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Himachal Pradesh High Court orders 7.5% interest on delayed land compensation
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🗓 09 Oct 2026, 04:31 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court directed that a 7.5% per‑annum interest be paid on land compensation delayed for 367 days.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ruled that landowners whose compensation has been pending for 367 days must receive interest at a rate of 7.5% per annum.
The order follows a petition that highlighted the prolonged wait for payments to those whose land was acquired for public projects, noting that the delay breached their legal rights.
By imposing interest, the court aims to ensure prompt disbursement and deter future delays in land‑acquisition settlements. The directive applies to all pending compensation cases in the state where the prescribed waiting period has been exceeded.
The ruling could have financial implications for the state government and the agencies responsible for land acquisition, prompting a review of existing payment mechanisms.
The order follows a petition that highlighted the prolonged wait for payments to those whose land was acquired for public projects, noting that the delay breached their legal rights.
By imposing interest, the court aims to ensure prompt disbursement and deter future delays in land‑acquisition settlements. The directive applies to all pending compensation cases in the state where the prescribed waiting period has been exceeded.
The ruling could have financial implications for the state government and the agencies responsible for land acquisition, prompting a review of existing payment mechanisms.