MIRZA NAUSHERWAN KHAN & ANR vs THE COLLECTOR (LAND ACQUISITION), HYDERABAD

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding compensation under the Hyderabad Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing that the potential value of the land was adequately considered. The Court found that the principle of belting, which the appellant had initially advocated, was appropriately applied and benefited the appellant. Furthermore, the Court dismissed the appellant's claim for a higher capitalization multiple for the buildings, affirming the High Court's use of a multiple of 27 instead of 33-1/3, and clarified that the interest rate on government securities was correctly assessed at 3-3/4%.