<p>The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea by Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd for higher compensation for its 9.69 acres of land for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project, saying it is project of national importance.</p>.<p>The plea challenged validity of February 9 judgement of the Bombay High Court, which dismissed a petition filed by the Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd challenging the Maharashtra government's grant of Rs 264 crore in compensation the land.</p>.<p>"Much water has flown, possession has been taken over of the land and the project is already been constructed," a bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/work-on-ndas-bullet-train-project-achieves-25-progress-1193667.html" target="_blank">Work on NDA's bullet train project achieves 25% progress</a></strong></p>.<p>The court, however, granted liberty to the company represented by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi to seek legal recourse for enhancement of the compensation.</p>.<p>As Rohatgi repeatedly questioned the validity of the order, the bench said, "We will not entertain. It would be like putting a gun to pay the compensation. It is only a question of money. It is a project of national importance."</p>.<p>The court, at the same time, said if any application for enhancement of compensation is filed, it should be decided within six weeks. </p>.<p>The Godrej Group challenged the award and compensation of Rs 264 crore by the Deputy Collector on September 15, 2022, for acquiring 39,252 sq m (9.69 acres), saying that it was much less than the Rs 572 crore offered initially. It had filed the writ petition, also challenging the provisions of the law.</p>.<p>The High Court, however, described the bullet train project as "of national importance and public interest" and dismissed the petition.</p>.<p>Notably, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is the pet project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>The project, which passes through Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Maharashtra, is being executed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL).</p>
<p>The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea by Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd for higher compensation for its 9.69 acres of land for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project, saying it is project of national importance.</p>.<p>The plea challenged validity of February 9 judgement of the Bombay High Court, which dismissed a petition filed by the Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd challenging the Maharashtra government's grant of Rs 264 crore in compensation the land.</p>.<p>"Much water has flown, possession has been taken over of the land and the project is already been constructed," a bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala said.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/work-on-ndas-bullet-train-project-achieves-25-progress-1193667.html" target="_blank">Work on NDA's bullet train project achieves 25% progress</a></strong></p>.<p>The court, however, granted liberty to the company represented by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi to seek legal recourse for enhancement of the compensation.</p>.<p>As Rohatgi repeatedly questioned the validity of the order, the bench said, "We will not entertain. It would be like putting a gun to pay the compensation. It is only a question of money. It is a project of national importance."</p>.<p>The court, at the same time, said if any application for enhancement of compensation is filed, it should be decided within six weeks. </p>.<p>The Godrej Group challenged the award and compensation of Rs 264 crore by the Deputy Collector on September 15, 2022, for acquiring 39,252 sq m (9.69 acres), saying that it was much less than the Rs 572 crore offered initially. It had filed the writ petition, also challenging the provisions of the law.</p>.<p>The High Court, however, described the bullet train project as "of national importance and public interest" and dismissed the petition.</p>.<p>Notably, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is the pet project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>The project, which passes through Gujarat, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Maharashtra, is being executed by the National High-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL).</p>
