1996 (8) TMI 514 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal in a land acquisition case for construction of Getalsud Dam in Bihar. The Court set aside the compensation awarded by the lower courts and determined the appropriate market value at Rs. 6,000 per acre. Separate value for tank and well was denied. Additional amount under Section 23(1-A) was also set aside. The claimants were granted interest, solatium, and additional amount on the enhanced compensation. The appeals were allowed without costs.