GOURAMMA vs MANDAL REVENUE OFFICER

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to determine compensation at Rs.22/- per sq. yd., based on comparable land values, while rejecting the appellants' claims for higher compensation. The Court found that the Division Bench of the High Court correctly relied on previous judgments and appropriately adjusted compensation for time lag and developmental charges.