SPL.LAQ OFFICER,MYSORE URB.DEV.AUTHORITY vs SAKAMMA

The Supreme Court held that the compensation awarded at Rs.13,49,000/- per acre for land acquisition was excessive and not supported by adequate evidence, particularly as the reference Court relied on a judgment concerning lands in Maragowdanahalli, which were not comparable to those in Keragalli. The Court emphasized that the distance, development, and facilities available in the two villages were significantly different, rendering the previous award inappropriate for determining market value. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's confirmation of the award, highlighting the lack of evidence to establish a proper market value for the acquired lands under the Land Acquisition Act.