ASST.COMMNR.CUM LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER vs S.T. POMPANNA SETTY

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision confirming the Reference Court's award of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 18. The Court found that the Reference Court had appropriately considered the fertility and potentiality of the acquired land, including the presence of fruit-bearing trees, in determining compensation. The Court rejected the appellant's arguments regarding the deduction for cultivation costs and the multiplier for capitalizing income, affirming the awarded amount of Rs. five lacs as reasonable and justified.