George P. Cherukoth, v. State of Kerala
Case brief
What is this about?
Land acquisition compensation appeals concerning classification of acquired land. Following its judgment in a connected appeal (LA.App. No.132 of 2015), the court reclassified the land from category XI to category IV(b) and awarded enhanced compensation of Rs.3,43,276/- per Are with consequential benefits, denying interest for the delayed period.
What did the court decide?
Enhanced compensation under category IV(b) at Rs.3,43,276/- per Are with consequential benefits; no interest for the period of delay; parties to bear their own costs.