Order of the High Court of Rajasthan in the matter of Deepak Acharya Vs Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited dated 05/03/2025. The Rajasthan High Court has admitted a petition challenging installation of a Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) petrol pump near a crematorium and high-tension line. The NOCs to establish the …
KOLKATA, 13 SEPT : Why can't the court set down guidelines for compensation in this case ? Mr Justice IP Mukerji of Calcutta High Court asked Tata Motors Limited (TML) counsel Mr Samaraditya Pal during the course of the latter's reply, while challenging the vires of the Singur Land Rehabilitation …
Countering the State government's claims that the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011, was legislated not to acquire property but merely to extinguish the lease given to Tata Motors, the company told the Calcutta High Court on Monday that the Act pertained to “nothing but acquisition” as West Bengal …
KOLKATA, 7 SEPT: The Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act is in no way a colourable legislation, Mr Kalyan Bandopadhaya, appearing for the WBIDC, submitted before Mr Justice IP Mukerji of Calcutta High Court today. Neither did the state legislature lack the competence to enact it nor is it in …
Ahmedabad PSA Peugeot Citroën, France’s largest carmaker and Europe’s second largest, will invest R4,000 crore to build a factory at Sanand near Ahmedabad for 1,65,000 cars yearly and creating 5,000 direct jobs. The integrated manufacturing plant, which will come up in 600 acre, will roll out its first Peugeot car …
No notice is required to be given to the lessee, Tata Motors Limited (TML), after The Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act is a “legislative command”, Mr Shaktinath Mukherjee appearing for the principal secretary of state land and land reforms department submitted before Mr Justice IP Mukerji of Calcutta High …
Ahmedabad Barely a month after inking a R4,000-crore deal for setting up an integrated car manufacturing and engine facility with American automobile giant Ford Motors, the Gujarat government is all set to announce yet another big ticket deal in the auto sector in a day or two. State government sources …
The West Bengal Government on Tuesday argued before the Calcutta High Court that prior determination of compensation before taking over possession of land was not a Constitutional requirement. Citing provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, Mr Shaktinath Mukherjee, counsel for State Land and Land Reforms Department, said that the …
KOLKATA, 24 AUG: There is no repugnancy between the Land Reforms Act and Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011 as the two are on different footings, advocate-general Mr Anindya Mitra submitted before Mr Justice IP Mukerji of Calcutta High Court today. The other side did not contend that possession …
The West Bengal Government on Wednesday argued before the Calcutta High Court that payment of compensation and taking possession of land was not interlinked. Possession of land may be taken even if payment or deposition of compensation has not been made. The reference to possession of land and payment of …
Petrol version price starts from Rs.3.88 lakh, diesel variant from Rs.4.79 lakh Tata Motors on Tuesday launched the new version of its premium hatchback, the Tata Vista. The new Tata Vista delivers a sedan-like experience, with engine options and segment-leading interior space. The new range will be available at Tata …
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency and Confederation of Indian Industry jointly organised a workshop in Rudrapur for enhancing competitiveness through energy efficiency. This event was a part of series being organised at industrial locations in Northern India to promote energy efficient practices. Noted experts from industry, Government agencies and academia …
The Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011, came under the scrutiny of the Calcutta High Court on Friday, with Justice I.P. Mukerji saying it did not mention the quantum of compensation and the time of payment. The Tata Motors had argued that the Act was unclear on compensation. Clarification …
The West Bengal Government on Thursday told the Calcutta High Court that land acquired at Singur from Tata Motors would be utilised for socio-economic development. However, it was not possible at this stage to specify the industry that will come up over 600 acres at the site. The State Advocate-General, …
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday asked if it was possible to reach a compromise between the State Government and Tata Motors as the Singur Act was pertaining to a single company. Mr Justice Mr I.P. Mukerji said the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act 2011 dealt with a single …
The West Bengal government will commence its arguments on the petition filed by Tata Motors challenging the Constitutional validity of the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act 2011 before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday. West Bengal's Advocate General Anindya Mitra will begin his submissions before Justice I. P. Mukerji …
The West Bengal Government will commence its arguments opposing the petition filed by Tata Motors, beginning Wednesday. The auto major in its petition before the Calcutta High Court challenged the constitutional validity of the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act 2011. The Advocate-General of West Bengal, Mr Anindya Mitra, will …
Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland will soon collaborate with Petronet LNG Ltd (PLL) to introduce the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for vehicles. PLL plans to introduce the retailing of LNG, as it is a cheaper and safer alternative to the cheapest existing fuel in the country: compressed natural …
The Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act 2011 had not been legislated for a public purpose, but was in the interests of those who supported the Trinamool Congress in the elections, counsel for Tata Motors told the Calcutta High Court on Thursday. “The government has repeatedly announced everywhere — in …
Tata Motors today told the Calcutta High Court that the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act 2011 was legislated in the interest of Trinamool Congress sympathisers. “The Government has repeatedly said in conferences, public meetings and interviews that the Act is in the interest of those persons who had supported …
Domestic car sales posted a 15.76 per cent decline in July, the first time after January 2009. This can be primarily attributed to the hike in lending rates, rising fuel prices and lower production by market leader, Maruti Suzuki, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The domestic …
