G. RAMESAN versus STATE OF KERALA AND ANR.

G. RAMESAN versus STATE OF KERALA AND ANR.

The High Court correctly adopted the belting system and awarded different compensation for land abutting the road and low-lying land, as no error of principle of law was committed warranting interference. The appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: O. Ramesan; Respondent No. 1: State of Kerala; Respondent No. 2: Kerala Road Transport Corporation Depot
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
31 March 1997
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Reversal of Compensation by High Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Belting Procedure, Classification of Land
Land Acquisition Compensation Determination Belting Procedure Classification of Land

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Parties

O. Ramesan

Appellant

State of Kerala

Respondent No. 1

Kerala Road Transport Corporation Depot

Respondent No. 2

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Reversal of Compensation by High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the belting procedure adopted by the High Court for compensation determination was valid
  2. 2 Whether different compensation rates for land abutting the road and low-lying land were justified

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court correctly adopted the belting system and awarded different compensation for land abutting the road and low-lying land, as no error of principle of law was committed warranting interference. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No costs