George P.Chrukoth v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Land acquisition compensation appeals where land category was disputed. Following this Court's judgment in a connected matter (LA.App. No.132 of 2015), compensation was awarded under category IV(b) 'wet land having mud gravel road' at Rs.3,43,276/- per Are with consequential benefits; interest denied for the delay period and parties to bear their costs.
What did the court decide?
Compensation enhanced to category IV(b) at Rs.3,43,276/- per Are with consequential benefits, excluding interest for the delay period; parties bear own costs.