Thomas v. State of Kerala and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court allowed the claimant's appeal against inadequate compensation for land acquisition. The court redetermined the land value to Rs.39,500 per cent, relying on a similar recent judgment, and directed the payment of statutory benefits.
What did the court decide?
The appeal was allowed; the market value of land refixed at Rs.39,500/- per cent; appellant entitled to statutory benefits under Sections 23(2), 23(1A) and 28.