VEMAREDDY KUMARASWAMY REDDY vs STATE OF A.P.

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Rule 11 of the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Rules, 1974, in relation to compensation for fruit bearing trees on surrendered land under the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973. The Court held that the appellants were entitled to compensation for only one year, as per the provisions of Section 15 of the Act and the Second Schedule, rejecting the claim for thirty years. The decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court was upheld, affirming the government's stance on compensation duration.