SAGUNTHALA(DEAD) THR. LRS. vs SPECIAL TAHSILDAR (L.A.) .

The Supreme Court addressed the valuation of land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court held that the Reference Court's assessment of the land as potential house sites, valuing it at Rs. 1,75,000 per acre, was justified, as the Land Acquisition Officer's classification of the land was unreasonable. The Supreme Court ultimately upheld the Reference Court's decision, emphasizing the need for fair compensation based on the land's potential use.