National Highways Act | Competent Authority Cannot Decide Disputed Compensation Shares, Matter Must Be Referred to Civil Court: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has clarified that when co-sharers dispute over their shares in land acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956, the competent authority does not have the jurisdiction to decide the dispute. Instead, it must refer the matter to the Principal Civil Court of Original Jurisdiction. This judgment emphasizes the importance of proper legal process in resolving disputes related to land compensation and shares. Legal Provisions Under the…