21-FA(ST)-1000-2026.doc Sayali IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 1000 OF 2026 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 2061 OF 2026 WITH INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 2059 OF 2026 Executive Engineer, Nandur Madhyameshwar Project. … Appellant V/s. Dinkar Madhavrao Bhad And Anr. … Respondents Ms. Chaitrali Deshmukh, for Appellant-Applicant. Mr. A. R. Patil, Additional GP for State-Respondent No. 2. Mr. Sachin Gite, for Respondent no. 1. CORAM : AMIT BORKAR, J. DATED : SEPTEMBER 29, 2026 P.C.: INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 2059 OF 2026 1. Considering the reasons assigned in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the interim application, the same is allowed. The delay caused in filing the first appeal stands condoned. 2. The interim application stands disposed of. FIRST APPEAL (ST) NO. 1000 OF 2026 3. The present First Appeal arises from the judgment and Award dated 08 March 2022 passed by the learned Civil Judge, 1 21-FA(ST)-1000-2026.doc Senior Division, Niphad, in L.A.R. No. 19 of 2006. On consideration of the enhanced compensation awarded by the Reference Court, it is noticed that the amount of enhancement is less than Rs.2 lakh. Having regard to the quantum involved and the applicable administrative policy governing appeals in matters involving such limited enhancement, I am of the view that no interference with the impugned judgment and Award is warranted in the present appeal. 4. In view of the aforesaid circumstance, the First Appeal is dismissed. 5. It is clarified that this Court has not examined or adjudicated upon the merits of the claims or the correctness of the findings recorded by the Reference Court. The dismissal of the First Appeal is confined to the ground that the amount of enhanced compensation involved is less than Rs.2 lakh. The dismissal shall, therefore, not be construed as an adjudication on the merits of the judgment and Award under challenge. 6. In view of the disposal of the First Appeal, all pending interlocutory applications, if any, do not survive and are accordingly disposed of. (AMIT BORKAR, J.) 2