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State of Kerala v. M.M. Abdul Khader

[1995] SUPP. 6 S.C.R. 7841995 INSC 909
Decided15-12-1995
BenchK. Ramaswamy, B.L. Hansaria
Case typeCivil Appeal
SubjectLand Acquisition & Tenancy
ResultAppeal(s) allowed
CNRESCR010009071995
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Judgment

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION: Civil Appeal No. 12120 of 1995. From the Judgment and Order dated 28.1.93 of the Kerala High Court in L.A.A. No. 244 of 1988. M.T. George for the Appellants. N. Sudahakaran for the Respondents. The following Order of the Court was delivered : Leave granted. The only controversy is as regards the entitlement of the respondents to the additional amount under Section 23(1-A) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Since the award of the Collector is of June 4, 1979, the claimants are not entitled to the additional amount under Section 23(1-A) of the said Act. STATEv. M.M.ABDULKHADER The appeal is accordingly allowed to the above extent. The Order of A the High Court is set aside. No costs. CA. No. 12121 of 1995 Leave granted. The only controversy with which we are concerned in this appeal is as regards the entitlement of the respondents to the additional amount under Section 23(1-A) of the Land Acquisition Ac~ 1894. Since the award of the Collector is of April 21, 1980, the claimants are not entitled to the additional amount under Section 23(1-A) of the said Act. The appeal is accordingly allowed to the above extent. The order of the High Court is set aside. No costs. R.P. Appeals allowed.