Supreme Court of India

Thakur Kuldeep Singh (d) Thr. L.R. & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.

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Reported as [2010] 3 S.C.R. 141
Bench P. Sathasivam and H.L. Datiu JJ.
Decided 8 March 2010

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What the Court ordered

We hold that even if we eschew 'circle H 158 SUPREME COURT REPORTS [2010] 3 S.C.R. A rate', the amount determined by the High Court is just, reasonable and acceptable.

Judgment, page 17

From the headnote

Land Acquisition Act, 1894 - ss. 4, 18, 23 (1- ) and 54 - Land Acquisition for public purpose - Property situated in Karol Bagh, Delhi - Compensation fixed by Land Acquisition Collector - Reference u/s. 18 seeking enhancement of compensation dismissed - High Court enhancing compensation @ Rs. 30001-per sq. yd. with all other statutory benefits - On appeal, held: Market value of the acquired lands cannot be fixed merely on basis of circle rate- Sale price in respect of small piece of land cannot be the basis for detennination of market value of large stretch of land - Nature of land, locality

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