Srinagar, Jun 7: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has asked the Defence Estates Officer Kashmir Circle to file a compliance report certifying that an amount of Rs 181,54,33,010 has been credited in favour of the Deputy Commissioner, Budgam for disbursement of land compensation to the lawful owners after due verification. A bench of Justice Wasim Sadiq Nargal sought the report after hearing S N Ratanpuri on behalf of the petitioners and DSGI, T S Shamsi for Union of India. As the matter came up, the DSGI placed on record a copy of communication dated June 2, 2026 issued by the Defence Estates Officer, Kashmir Circle, Srinagar, whereby a bill on account of part payment of compensation amounting to Rs 231,87,47,585 in respect of acquired land measuring 3803 Kanals and 10 Marlas, situated at Karewa Damodar, Kralpora Wathoora, Budgam, has been forwarded for pre-audit and payment order to the concerned Defense Estates Officer.