YALAMANCHI RANGA RAO vs STATE OF ORISSA .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, the appellants were entitled to seek a reference for enhancement of compensation as they filed their application within three months from the reference Court's award. The Court clarified that the application for reference after the High Court's judgment was not maintainable. Consequently, the appeals were allowed, directing the Land Acquisition Officer to redetermine compensation in accordance with the High Court's award, subject to the outcome of any appeals by the State.