Assistant Commissioner-Cum-Land ... vs Sri S.T. Pompanna Setty

The Supreme Court upheld the order of the Reference Court under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, confirming enhanced compensation for the acquired land. The Court noted that the Reference Court had appropriately considered the fertility and potentiality of the land, including the presence of fruit-bearing trees, in determining compensation. The appeal was partly allowed, with the Court agreeing that the multiplier for capitalizing income should not exceed 10, but ultimately upheld the compensation amount of Rs. five lacs awarded to the claimant.