KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vs LIVISHA

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for trees cut by the Kerala State Electricity Board under Section 10 of the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. The Court held that the compensation should be calculated based on the annuity method, considering a fair return of 5% interest per annum, as established in previous judgments. The Court also noted the inconsistency in the Kerala High Court's rulings regarding the rate of diminution and emphasized the need for a consistent approach in determining compensation.