Ivo Agnelo Santimano Fernandes & Ors vs Government Of Goa & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 18 regarding the apportionment of compensation among legal heirs following the death of a claimant. The Court held that the compensation awarded must be distributed according to the legal entitlements as per the Will of the deceased, emphasizing the importance of notifying the government of any changes in the claimant's status. The judgment clarified that the execution application for recovery of the balance amount and interest must consider the rightful heirs as per the provisions of the Act.