Sheema Cooperative Ranching Society & Ors v Attorney General (High Court Civil Suit No.103 of 2010)
Sheema Cooperative Ranching Society & Ors v Attorney General (High Court Civil Suit No.103 of 2010) [2013] UGHCLD 21 (27 February 2013)
The court found that while the Government's policy to restructure ranches and resettle the landless was lawful and in public interest, the process of acquisition of the Plaintiffs’ land did not comply with the constitutional and statutory requirements. The Government failed to follow the procedures under the Land Acquisition Act, including proper notification, inquiry, and prompt, fair, and adequate compensation. The compensation paid was based on an outdated valuation and did not reflect the market value at the time of payment, nor did it transparently include disturbance allowance. The Plai…
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- Compulsory Acquisition
- Valuation Of Land
- Adequate Compensation
- Disturbance Allowance
- Injurious Affection
- Public Interest