IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
LA.App..No. 669 of 2003()
1. STATE OF KERALA.
... Petitioner
Vs
1. ULAHANNAN MATHAI, VADAKARA HOUSE,
... Respondent
For Petitioner :GOVERNMENT PLEADER
For Respondent :SRI.JOSE KUTTIYANY
The Hon'ble MR. Justice PIUS C.KURIAKOSE
The Hon'ble MR. Justice K.SURENDRA MOHAN
Dated :22/10/2009
O R D E R
PIUS C. KURIAKOSE &
K. SURENDRA MOHAN, JJ.
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L. A. A. No.669 of 2003
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Dated this the 22nd day of October, 2009
JUDGMENT
Pius C. Kuriakose, J
Even though Smt.P.N.Sumangala, the learned
Government Pleader addressed extensive arguments,
we do not find any justification for interfering with the
impugned judgment. The acquisition of land was in
Muttuchira village acquired for the purpose of
Muttuchira Distributory project. The relevant section 4
(1) notification was published on 10/10/96. The Land
Acquisition Officer awarded land value at the rate of
Rs.15445/- per Are. The Reference Court under the
impugned judgment enhanced the same by 60%. This
was done relying on Ext.A1 common judgment in a
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connected matter. It is brought to our notice that
Ext.A1 has attained finality. In fact, this Court has
approved enhancement up to 60% in respect of
acquisition of land in villages like Muttuchira, Kanakari
and Kuruppanthara. The appeal is accordingly,
dismissed. No costs.
PIUS C. KURIAKOSE
JUDGE
K. SURENDRA MOHAN
JUDGE
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