LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER, A.P. vs NOOKALA RAHAMALLU .

The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court's decision to enhance compensation for acquired land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court affirmed that the market value was rightly fixed at Rs.55/- per sq. yard based on comparable sales and appropriate deductions for development. The Court found no merit in the appellant's arguments regarding the inadequacy of the High Court's considerations in determining compensation.