The Land Acquisition Officer Cum-Dswo, ... vs M/S. B.V. Reddy & Sons

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the amended provisions of Section 25 of the Land Acquisition Act in determining compensation for acquired land. The Court held that the Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court erred in treating Section 25 as procedural, emphasizing that it is substantive in nature, thus the un-amended provisions should govern the compensation amount. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to enhance the compensation to Rs. one lakh per acre, as the amended provisions allow for such enhancement despite the claimants initially seeking Rs. 30,000 per acre.