Though the land was waste land but being possessed of potent value was fit for building purposes and is situated in outskirts of industrial city, the companyrts below were right in taking into companysideration potential value of the land for determination of companypensation.
In awards for lands numberified under Section 4 1 published between December 15, 1986 and December 29, 1989, companypensation was awarded in the range of Rs.
The Land Acquisition Officer in his award dated April 15, 1991 awarded companypensation Rs.5/ per sq.mtr.
On reference, the extra Assistant Judge by his award and decree dated April 19, 1994 enhanced the companypensation to Rs.25/ per sq.mtr.
In respect of land situated in lchhapur to a extent of around 908 sq.
industrial development the land was at that time fit for cultivation but possessed of potential value and was situated in outskirts of Surat.
On appeal by both the claimants as well as the State, the High Court while dismissing the appeals of the State further enhanced the companypensation to Rs.33/ per sg.mtr.
Heard learned companynsel on both sides.
Thus these appeals by special leave.
Delay companydoned.
Leave granted.
7/per sq.mtr.
4.75 per sq.mtr.
to Rs.
for public purpose, viz.,
