R.K.Pankajakshan Nambiar v. Government of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Compensation for land acquired for Kannur Air Port was re-fixed using separate rates for properties with and without direct road access. Government appeals were dismissed and claimants received enhancement with statutory benefits, subject to existing interest exclusions. Enhancement exceeding appellate claims was conditional on timely payment of deficit court fee.
What did the court decide?
Land values enhanced with statutory benefits, subject to existing interest exclusions; proportionate costs awarded; three weeks allowed to pay deficit court fee.