KOKA SURYANARAYANA RAO vs LAND ACQUISITION OFFR.&REV.DIV.OFFR.A.P

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically referencing Section 18 and Section 23(1A) of the Act. The Court confirmed that claimants are entitled to additional compensation calculated at 12% per annum from the date of notification to the date of the award, along with a solatium of 30% and interest at 9% per annum from the date of possession. The judgment reinforced the principles of fair compensation in land acquisition cases, affirming the calculations made by the Executing Court.