COLLECTOR, LAND ACQUISITION versus GANARAM DHOBA

COLLECTOR, LAND ACQUISITION versus GANARAM DHOBA

Multiplier of 10 should be applied to annual yield to determine compensation for agricultural land acquisition when assessed on the basis of yield, and inflation or improvement in yield must be considered based on statistics as of the notification date.

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Parties
Appellant: Collector, Land Acquisition; Respondent: Ganaram Dhoba
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
04 December 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From Judgment and Order Dated 16.8.95 of the Orissa High Court in First Appeal No. 135/1991
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Determination of Compensation on Yield Basis, Application of Multiplier for Compensation, Agricultural Land Acquisition
Land Acquisition Compensation Law Determination of Compensation on Yield Basis Application of Multiplier for Compensation Agricultural Land Acquisition

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Parties

Collector, Land Acquisition

Appellant

Ganaram Dhoba

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From Judgment and Order Dated 16.8.95 of the Orissa High Court in First Appeal No. 135/1991

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate multiplier for determining compensation for acquired agricultural land assessed on the basis of yield?
  2. 2 Whether statistics from 1957 for crop yield are relevant for compensation determination in 1987?

Ratio Decidendi

Multiplier of 10 should be applied to annual yield to determine compensation for agricultural land acquisition when assessed on the basis of yield, and inflation or improvement in yield must be considered based on statistics as of the notification date.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Market value to be determined at Rs. 14,300 per acre based on multiplier of 10.
  • Claimants entitled to enhanced solatium, interest, and 12% additional amount per annum on enhanced compensation under Act 68 of 1984.