Supreme Court of India
Special Land Acquisition Officer v. N.S. Takkalaki and Ors.
| Decided | 16-08-1995 |
|---|---|
| Bench | K. Ramaswamy, B.L. Hansaria |
| Case type | Civil Appeal |
| Subject | Land Acquisition & Tenancy |
| Result | Appeal(s) allowed |
| CNR | ESCR010004701995 |
Judgment
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil Appeal No. 7588 of 1995. From the Judgment and Order dated 16.4.86 of the Karnataka High Court in M.F.A. No. 1805 of 1985. M. Veerappa for the Appellant. The following Order of the Court was delivered : Leave granted. SPL. LAND ACQSN. OFFICER v. N.S. TAKKALAKI Notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 A (for short, 'the Act') was published on January 23, and the Land Acquisition Officer gave his award on March 28, 1980. Consequently, the respondents are not entitled to the additional amount @ 12 per cent per annum of the enhanced compensation under Section 23(1-A) of the Act as amended by Amendment Act 68 of 1984. The appeal is accordingly allowed and the grant of additional amount under Section 23(1-A) is set aside. In other respects, the award of the Reference Court, as confirmed by the High Court, stands confirmed. No costs. R.P . Appeal allowed.