HC directs NLC to pay Rs 40,000 per acre as compensation to farmers in TN
The Madras High Court on Wednesday fixed a sum of Rs 40,000 per acre towards damage caused to the standing crops on account of Paravanar Canal Diversion activities carried out by the Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) in Cuddalore district.
The court also directed the affected farmers to approach the authorities, who in turn, shall pay the compensation amount on or before August 6, 2023.
Justice S M Subramaniam passed the interim order and posted to August 7, further hearing of the petition filed by Murugan, seeking to restrain the authorities from interfering and disturbing the peaceful possession till harvest of the paddy grown in the agriculture field of the petitioner.
