Patna HC Allows Landowner to Seek Income Tax Refund After NH-28 Land Treated as Agricultural

Indrapadi Devi Wife of Ajay Saw Vs Union of India and Ors (Patna High Court) The Patna High Court addressed a petition filed by Indrapadi Devi concerning the acquisition of her land for the widening of National Highway-28. The petitioner’s grievance was that her land, which she claimed was commercial, was classified as agricultural during the acquisition process. This resulted in her receiving a lower compensation amount than what she believed was due. She also stated that income tax was deducted from the compensation amount, which she believed was illegal. The petitioner was seeking com...