A Moradabad land acquisition court ordered the attachment of Bijnor district magistrate’s official residence and summoned the officer to appear in person on Jan 9, 2026, after compensation awarded to a landowner in 2020 was not paid despite a court decree.DM Jasjit Kaur said judge Zaigham Uddin of Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority passed the order in the case of Umesh Kumar vs govt. The case relates to land acquired years ago by the irrigation department, for which the compensation amount of Rs 25.2 lakh remains unpaid.The petitioner informed the court that despite a decree issued on March 13, 2020, the district administration did not disburse the amount to him. Taking serious note of the non-compliance, the court initiated coercive proceedings and summoned the district magistrate to determine compliance and initiate case registration.Kaur said efforts would be made to ensure that govt releases the compensation amount to the irrigation department before the next hearing so that payment can be made to the landowner as per rules. “An inquiry will be conducted to identify the officer or employee responsible for the delay in forwarding the compensation request to govt. Appropriate action will be taken against all those found responsible,” she said.Under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, authorities are required to ensure timely compensation to individuals whose land is acquired for public purposes. Delays in implementation, particularly after court orders, have led to judicial interventions, including property attachment and summons to senior officials.In UP, courts have repeatedly pulled up district administrations for delays in disbursing land acquisition compensation and have issued strict compliance timelines.About the AuthorHarveer DabasHarveer Dabas is based in Bijnor with two decades of experience covering farming issues, crime and wildlife. A grassroots-level reporter, he has an eye for detail and a passion for digging out exclusive storiesRead MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSikh Nagar Kirtan In New Zealand Disrupted By Protesters; Mann, Badal Urge Centre To Intervene‘Not Misleading Propaganda’: Bangladesh Responds To India Over Delhi High Commission Protest‘Have To Stay United’: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat On Atrocities Against Hindus In BangladeshIndia Rejects Dhaka Media Reports On Protest Outside Bangladesh HC, Flags Attack Against MinoritiesViewing ‘Sangh’ Through the Lens of the BJP Is a Huge Mistake, Says RSS Chief Mohan BhagwatBangladesh Arrests 10 After Brutal Killing of Hindu Youth in Mymensingh“Generation After Generation”: Yunus Vows To Fulfil Sharif Osman Hadi’s Vision And IdealsMassive Crowds Gather in Dhaka for State Funeral of Slain Youth Icon Osman HadiPAK Citizens Criticize “Weak Judiciary” As Imran Khan’s Prison Term Is IncreasedHindu Lynching Sparks Outrage: Shashi Tharoor Warns On Mob Rule, Priyanka Blasts Modi Govt Silence123Photostories5 best oils to apply on the navel: Benefits, uses, and what to know before trying them7 indoor exercises that can strengthen muscles in people above 405 essential tips to stay healthy if you work night shifts5 things one must always donate in temples and whyBenjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”: 5 lessons it teaches studentsWhy your brain does not want you to multitaskBigg Boss Telugu 9: Meet the finalists of the season10 tips for good mental health you should be taking to 20268 life lessons from “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor FranklWorld Saree Day: 5 sarees from Incredible India that put the country on the global fashion map123Hot PicksTom BradyEpstein files releasedTim SaunderGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingJosh Allen Luxury Car CollectionRandi MahomesAuston MatthewsPatrick MahomesJeremy Doku and Shireen Doku Net WorthUPPSC LT Grade Teacher ExamPaul Heyman and Marla Heyman Net WorthBengaluru TempeturePM Modi HelicopterRailway Fare Hike
A Moradabad land acquisition court ordered the attachment of Bijnor district magistrate’s official residence and summoned the officer to appear in person on Jan 9, 2026, after compensation awarded to a landowner in 2020 was not paid despite a court decree.DM Jasjit Kaur said judge Zaigham Uddin of Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Authority passed the order in the case of Umesh Kumar vs govt. The case relates to land acquired years ago by the irrigation department, for which the compensation amount of Rs 25.2 lakh remains unpaid.The petitioner informed the court that despite a decree issued on March 13, 2020, the district administration did not disburse the amount to him. Taking serious note of the non-compliance, the court initiated coercive proceedings and summoned the district magistrate to determine compliance and initiate case registration.Kaur said efforts would be made to ensure that govt releases the compensation amount to the irrigation department before the next hearing so that payment can be made to the landowner as per rules. “An inquiry will be conducted to identify the officer or employee responsible for the delay in forwarding the compensation request to govt. Appropriate action will be taken against all those found responsible,” she said.Under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, authorities are required to ensure timely compensation to individuals whose land is acquired for public purposes. Delays in implementation, particularly after court orders, have led to judicial interventions, including property attachment and summons to senior officials.In UP, courts have repeatedly pulled up district administrations for delays in disbursing land acquisition compensation and have issued strict compliance timelines.
