P. RAJAN AND ANR. versus THE KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ANR.

P. RAJAN AND ANR. versus THE KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD AND ANR.

Since the sale deeds relied upon pertained to land of small extent and in well-developed areas, they did not provide a reasonable basis for determination of market value. The High Court's decision lowering compensation to Rs. 2,000 per cent was not erroneous in law.

Parties
Appellant: Kerala State Electricity Board; Respondent: P. Rajan
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
25 October 1996
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment (final Disposition)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Market Value, Appellate Review
Land Acquisition Compensation Determination Market Value Appellate Review

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Parties

Kerala State Electricity Board

Appellant

P. Rajan

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Judgment (final Disposition)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court was correct in reducing the enhanced compensation for acquired land.
  2. 2 Whether the sale deeds provided reasonable basis for determination of market value.

Ratio Decidendi

Since the sale deeds relied upon pertained to land of small extent and in well-developed areas, they did not provide a reasonable basis for determination of market value. The High Court's decision lowering compensation to Rs. 2,000 per cent was not erroneous in law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No costs