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1.
Can I appeal against the decision of the Appeals Board (Land Acquisition)?
Yes but only if your appeal is on a point of law and the award as determined by the Appeals Board (Land Acquisition) (excluding costs awarded) exceeds $5000.
2.
What is the first step that I have to take to start an appeal to the Appeals Board (Land Acquisition)?
Within 14 days of the date of your receipt of the award, you must:
(1) Lodge A Notice of Appeal.Download
Notice of Appeal
, fill it up and lodge two copies to the Registry;
and
(2) Make A Deposit. Adeposit must be made unless thereis a written waiver of this requirementby the Collector.
For details, see
Right of Appeal
under Section 23 of the
Land Acquisition Act
.
3.
What avenues are open to me if I am dissatisfied with any decision of the Appeals Board (Land Acquisition) Registrar?
If you are dissatisfied with a decision of the Registrar, you can write to the Registrar to give notice that you intend to appeal and the Registrar will give you notice to appear before the Commissioner of Appeals for further hearing and for his decision. The Registrar may also review his decision before giving you notice to appeal before the Commissioner.
4.
Should I accept the compensation awarded by the Collector of Land Revenue if I want to appeal against his award?
You may but if you do, you must inform the Collector of Land Revenue (preferably in writing) that you are appealing against his award. For details, see
Offer of Compensation
.
5.
What should I do if I decide to withdraw my appeal?
You are required to lodge a Notice of Withdrawal and submit it to the Appeals Board (Land Acquisition). Subject to any objections from the Collector of Land Revenue and subject to approval from the Registrar of the Appeals Board, your deposit may be refunded to you. You will need to fill in a GIRO form to facilitate this refund.
Please return the
Notice of Withdrawal
and the GIRO form to Appeals Board (Land Acquisition) once they have been fully completed.
Last updated on 15 March, 2010
