V.RAMAKRISHNA RAO vs SINGARENI COLLIERIES COMPANY LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of an application under Section 28A(3) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, determining that a landowner who has received enhanced compensation under Section 28A(1) cannot subsequently seek a reference for further compensation under Section 28A(3). The Court held that the Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court erred in its interpretation, thereby quashing the High Court's decision and allowing the appellant's application for reference. This judgment clarifies the limitations on seeking compensation under the Land Acquisition Act.