STATE OF KERALA versus MALAYALAM PLANTATION LTD.

The compensation for granite, as assessed by the Commissioner and affirmed by the Reference Court and High Court based on appreciation of evidence, does not warrant interference by the Supreme Court.

Parties: Appellant: State of Kerala; Respondent: Malayalam Plantation Ltd.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 12 September 1995
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal From Kerala High Court Judgment in L.a.a. No. 17 of 1977
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Compensation, Assessment of Evidence, Granite Extraction

Land Acquisition Compensation Assessment of Evidence Granite Extraction

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Parties

State of Kerala

Appellant

Malayalam Plantation Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Kerala High Court Judgment in L.a.a. No. 17 of 1977

Legal Issues

1 Whether compensation for granite and land assessed by the Commissioner and courts should be upheld

Ratio Decidendi

The compensation for granite, as assessed by the Commissioner and affirmed by the Reference Court and High Court based on appreciation of evidence, does not warrant interference by the Supreme Court.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal dismissed. No costs.