SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER vs MALLANAGOUDA RAYANAGOUDA PATIL

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court of Karnataka's modification of compensation for land acquisition, affirming compensation rates of Rs. 9,160 per acre for irrigated land and Rs. 8,680 per acre for dry land, as opposed to the Reference Court's higher rates. The Court further granted enhanced solatium at 15% and interest at 6% on the compensation under the Amendment Act 68 of 1984, applicable from the date of possession until payment. The appeals were dismissed with no costs awarded.