MADHUKANTA M. CHINCHANI vs SPECIAL LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

The Supreme Court held that the appellants are entitled to enhanced compensation for their acquired land, determining the market price at Rs. 130 per sq. meter, based on the principle of parity with adjoining lands. The Court noted that the High Court's failure to consider the advantage of road frontage for the appellants' land was an oversight. The appeal was partly allowed, granting the appellants compensation above what was awarded by the Land Acquisition Officer, along with all statutory benefits.