My father’s name is recorded as the “khatedar” in the land records for a plot that now falls under a national highway built before 1947 by the Rajasthan PWD. Can I pursue compensation from the government based on the current market value of the land?

Under Indian law, you might be eligible for compensation for land acquired for a national highway, even if it was built before 1947. However, the compensation amount would be based on the value at the time of acquisition, not the current market value, and you would need to prove your father’s ownership and the details of the acquisition.