STATE OF ORISSA vs RAJAKISHORE DAS

The Supreme Court held that under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 4(1) and Section 11, compensation cannot be awarded for unauthorized constructions. The Court found that the respondent had constructed a building without the necessary municipal permission, and thus, the High Court's order to pay compensation for the unauthorized structure was illegal. The appeal was allowed, upholding the reference Court's award of Rs.10,000 and setting aside the High Court's enhanced compensation.