Ajjam Linganna And Ors. vs Land Acquisition Officer, Revenue ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's refusal to allow a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act was justified, as the reference Court cannot amend a reference under Sections 30 and 31 to include Section 18. The Court found that only Ajjam Linganna had validly sought a reference under Section 18, while other appellants failed to approach the Land Acquisition Officer first. Consequently, the appeals of all appellants except Ajjam Linganna were dismissed, and the award of the civil Court regarding Ajjam Linganna's land was upheld as final.