RB DEALERS PRIVATE LIMITED vs THE METRO RAILWAY(SERVICE THROUGH THE GENERAL MANAGER)

The Supreme Court addressed the calculation of solatium under Section 30 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. It held that solatium must be calculated on the total compensation amount, which includes market value, value of structures, and additional 12% per annum on market value as per subsection (3) of Section 30. The Court overturned the High Court's ruling that limited solatium to only the market value, thereby affirming the Appellate Authority's decision to include all components in the solatium calculation.