Partly allowed
State v. Sugathan
Kerala HCLA.App./838/2002
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The State appealed the fixation of land value. The High Court held that while 60% enhancement based on prior final judgments was not excessive for the land, the valuation for the residential building needed adjustment. The court granted a 30% enhancement over the Land Acquisition Officer's value (PWD rates) and statutory benefits.
What did the court decide?
Enhancement of 30% over the Land Acquisition Officer's fixed value for the residential building and all statutory benefits including interest on solatium.