Supreme Court of India
Spl. Land Acquisition Officer. v. Maharani Biswal and Ors.
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We are of the considered opinion that the High Court should discharge its duty and responsibility of appreciating the entire evidence on record as it is the last court of appeal in view of the provisions of Section 54 of the Act.
Judgment, page 9
From the headnote
Land Acquisition Act,. 1894: c Compensation - Determination of - Land measuring Ac. 4. 98 situated in village Lodhani in the District of Dhenkanal notified for acquisition - Land acquisition officer fixed compensation at Rs. 3100 - Reference court enhanced compensation to Rs. 10,000 per acre - High Court further 0 enhanced compensation amount to Rs. 75,000 per acre - On appeal, held: Reference Court discussed entire evidence including the deposition of witnesses and on appreciation thereof came to a definite finding that the acquired land on the date of issuance of the notification uls. 4
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