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Land Acquisition - National Highway - Inadequate Compensation - What is the Remedy [JUDGMENT]

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Section 34 (1) - National Highways Act, 1956 - Section 3G(5) & 3J - What is the remedy of the appellant to redress his grievance regarding inadequate compensation granted for the land acquired - The court cannot correct errors of the arbitrators - It can only quash the award leaving the parties free to begin the arbitration again if it is desired. [Paras 15 – 18]
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Whether Award under National Highways Act can be Challenged under Section 34 Arbitration Act [JUDGMENT]

National Highways Act, 1956 - Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Section 34 –  Application for setting aside arbitral award - Claim for Enhancement of Compensation -  When the award of an arbitrator appointed under the National Highways Act is challenged in an application filed under Section 34(1) of the Arbitration Act, the power of the court to interfere with such award is very limited.
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