EXEC.ENGINEER,KARNATAKA HNG.BOARD vs LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's determination of compensation for acquired land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4(1). The Court established that market value should be determined based on comparable sales in the neighborhood, emphasizing the need for a willing seller and buyer. The Court affirmed the High Court's reliance on Exhibit P-19 over Exhibit P-2, leading to an increased compensation of Rs.4,42,000/- per acre, while rejecting the appellant's arguments regarding the appropriateness of the sales used for valuation.