IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
S.MANU, J
KRISHNAKUMAR – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
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| 1. compensation amounts for land acquisition must reflect comparable properties. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. appellant's legal representation argues for equitable compensation referencing similar cases. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. judgment affirms higher valuation based on precedent, ensuring consistent application of law. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. final decision allows appeal, setting compensation and denying interest on delayed payments. (Para 7 , 8) |
JUDGMENT
Claimant in L.A.R No.180 of 2010 of the II Additional Sub Court, Thiruvananthapuram, has filed this appeal dissatisfied with the enhancement of compensation granted by the Sub Court.
2. An extent of 0.40 Ares of land in Re.Sy.No.44/4 of of Pettah Village, Thiruvnanthapuram Taluk was acquired from the appellant for construction of an approach road. Notification under Section 4 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act was issued on 20.09.2008. The Land Acquisition Officer fixed the amount of compensation as Rs.2,34,376/-. Dissatisfied with the compensation fixed by the Land Acquisition Officer, reference was sought. By the impugned judgment the reference court enhanced the land value and re- fixed it at Rs.14,82,000/- per Are. The appellant was not satisfi
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