MOHAMMAD RAOFUDDIN vs THE LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the Reference Court's award of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 54 and Section 18. The Court found that the market value of the acquired land was appropriately fixed at Rs.20,000 per acre, rejecting the appellant's claim for Rs.35 per square yard based on a nearby land acquisition case. The Court held that the compensation awarded was just and in accordance with the statutory provisions, thereby dismissing the appeal for enhancement of compensation.