A. NATESAM PILLAI vs SPL. TAHSILDAR, LAND ACQUSITION, TIRUCHY

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against the Madras High Court's decision reducing compensation for acquired land under the Land Acquisition Act. The Court emphasized that compensation must reflect not only the current use but also the potential future use of the land, as stipulated under Section 23 of the Land Acquisition Act. The Court held that the High Court erred in its assessment, thereby restoring the Reference Court's compensation rate of Rs. 17/- per sq. ft.