U.P. AVAS EVAM VIKAS PARISHAD vs UDAI RAM (D) BY LRS.

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Amendment Act 68 of 1984 in the context of land acquisition proceedings initiated under the U.P. Avas Evam Vikas Parishad Act. The Court held that the Amendment Act does not apply as the proceedings were initiated under a special procedure for compensation determination. The appeals were allowed, setting aside the High Court's orders regarding the Amendment Act, and directing payment of solatium at 15% on enhanced compensation with interest at 6%. No costs were awarded.