SHIMLA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY vs ASHA RANI

The Supreme Court held that under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically referencing Section 18 and Section 26, the allottee is responsible for the cost determined by the civil court for land acquired for a housing scheme. The Court found that the High Court's direction to not recover the escalated amount from the respondent was incorrect, as the increase in cost was justified due to the court's award. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, affirming the authority's right to demand the increased payment.