SHAIK IMAMBI vs SPL.DY.COLLECTOR.(LAND ACQN)T.G.PROJECT

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to apply a multiplier of 10 for calculating compensation for lime trees under the Land Acquisition Act, rejecting the appellant's contention for a multiplier of 14. The Court affirmed the High Court's assessment of the annual income per lime tree at Rs.100, based on expert evidence, while noting that the Land Acquisition Officer's assessment of Rs.80 was not disturbed. The Court reiterated that a standard multiplier of 10 is appropriate unless special circumstances justify a deviation.