K. VASUNDARA DEVI ETC. versus REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER (LAO)

K. VASUNDARA DEVI ETC. versus REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER (LAO)

When market value is determined based on sale deeds of small extents in connection with acquisition of a large tract of land for development, it is necessary to deduct a reasonable percentage reflecting development charges, as the smaller sales are not fully representative of the acquired land's value. Thus, the High Court's deduction of 40% was justified and requires no interference.

Parties
Appellant: K. Vasundara Devi Etc.; Respondent: Revenue Divisional Officer (LAO)
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
27 July 1995
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Deduction for Development Charges, Market Value Calculation
Land Acquisition Compensation Determination Deduction for Development Charges Market Value Calculation

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Parties

K. Vasundara Devi Etc.

Appellant

Revenue Divisional Officer (LAO)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court was justified in deducting 40% towards development charges while determining compensation for land acquired for planned development

Ratio Decidendi

When market value is determined based on sale deeds of small extents in connection with acquisition of a large tract of land for development, it is necessary to deduct a reasonable percentage reflecting development charges, as the smaller sales are not fully representative of the acquired land's value. Thus, the High Court's deduction of 40% was justified and requires no interference.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeals are dismissed.
  • No costs.