SHOBHA SINGH vs NATIONAL THERMAL POWER CORP.

The Supreme Court held that the appellant is entitled to have the land value fixed at Rs. 480 per decimal, overriding the High Court's decision that set aside the Reference Court's valuation of Rs. 6,000 per decimal. The Court directed that if the appellant can demonstrate that other similarly situated landowners received higher rates, those rates shall also be granted along with statutory benefits. The Court mandated that the amounts due be paid within three months, ensuring fair compensation under the Land Acquisition Act.