BOMMINENI SANJEEVA REDDY vs THE LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

The Supreme Court upheld the enhancement of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court found that the compensation awarded to the appellants for their acquired lands was inadequate compared to similar cases, thus enhancing the compensation to Rs.35,000 per acre for dry lands and Rs.37,000 per acre for wet lands. The Court directed the respondents to pay the enhanced compensation along with consequential benefits under the Act.