Rajendra V.Deshprabhu(D)Thr.Lrs. & ... vs Dy.Collector & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal regarding compensation for land acquired under the Goa, Daman and Diu Agricultural Tenancy Act, 1964, specifically Section 18A. The Court held that the compensation for the acquired land should be increased to Rs.78 per sq.m., aligning it with a previous determination in a related case (FA No. 123/2003). The Court affirmed the appellants' entitlement to 25% of the compensation, acknowledging the tenants' deemed ownership and the prior award's finality.