CHANDRASHEKAR (D) BY LRS. vs LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

The Supreme Court addressed the land acquisition process under the City Improvement Trust Board Act, 1976 and the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically examining the compensation awarded under Section 18. The Court upheld the Reference Court's enhancement of compensation from Rs.4,100 to Rs.1,46,000 per acre, emphasizing the need for fair compensation and proper assessment of market value. The appeals by the Gulbarga Development Authority were dismissed, affirming the enhanced compensation awarded to the landowners.