State of Kerala v. George
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Kerala, in a batch of land acquisition appeals regarding the Kochi International Airport, partly allowed appeals filed by the State. The court reduced the enhancement of land value from 96% to 45% over the Land Acquisition Officer's fixed value, relying on prior precedents, while dismissing the claimant's appeal. It clarified that statutory benefits must be granted if not previou
What did the court decide?
Reduction of land value enhancement to 45% over the Land Acquisition Officer's fixed value; grant of statutory benefits if not previously provided.