Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Solatium Tax Ruling
Sector: Rail • Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Source: Times of India
The Karnataka High Court ruled that solatium, the additional compensation for emotional and involuntary loss of land, cannot be taxed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. This decision came as a relief to landowners whose land was acquired for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Description | The Karnataka High Court ruled that solatium, the additional compensation for emotional and involuntary loss of land, cannot be taxed under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. This decision came as a relief to landowners whose land was acquired for the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
City | Bengaluru |
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Source | Times of India |
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Sector | Rail, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2025-05-12 |
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