Nakka Shankaramma v. The Special Deputy Collector (La)
Case brief
What is this about?
Compensation for land acquired for an irrigation scheme was enhanced to three times the Land Acquisition Officer's valuation, with consequential statutory benefits. The court allowed all appeals following its decision concerning the identical acquisition issue. The decrees excluded interest for the respective delays in filing the appeals.
What did the court decide?
Market value enhanced to three times the L.A.O.'s valuation with consequential statutory benefits, excluding interest for the respective appeal-delay periods; no costs.