RADHA MUDALIYAR vs SPL. TAHSILDAR(LAND ACQ.), T.N.H.BOARD

The Supreme Court upheld the Reference Court's enhancement of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically citing Section 4(1) and Section 18. The Court affirmed the valuation of acquired agricultural land at Rs. 3,600 per cent, as well as the compensation for coconut trees and a well, emphasizing the need for fair compensation reflective of market rates. The Court's holding confirmed the Reference Court's decision, ensuring that the appellants received adequate compensation for their acquired property.