KALLURI VENKATA NARASIMHA RAO @ NARSINGA RAO vs THE LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER AND SUB-COLLECTOR

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's deduction of 60% from the land value for development charges was unjustified, as it lacked proper discussion and evidence. The Court determined that a deduction of only 30% was appropriate, aligning with the Land Acquisition Collector's award. The appeal was partly allowed, confirming the land value fixed by the High Court while adjusting the deduction for development costs, and granting the appellants statutory benefits arising from this re-fixation.