G.Prema vs Spl.Tahsildar,Tirupattur

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing the relevance of sale deeds in determining market value. The Court held that both Ex. A1 (a sale deed from 1988) and Ex. A2 (a sale deed from 1986) should be considered, but adjustments must be made for their respective timings and contexts. Ultimately, the Court decided to rely on both sale transactions to arrive at a fair compensation amount, thereby modifying the High Court's decision to reduce compensation from Rs.4,17,600/- to Rs.1,62,500/- per acre.