LAND ACQ OFFICER CHITTOOR vs L KAMALAMMA BY LRS

The Supreme Court addressed the compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically Sections 4(1) and 18. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to modify the compensation awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer, emphasizing that the classification of land as agricultural or non-agricultural was unsustainable and that the entire land had potential for building purposes. The Court confirmed the market value at Rs. 100 per sq. yard, while also acknowledging the necessity of reserving part of the land for public amenities, leading to a 25% reduction in compensation.