Whether reference court can reduce compensation granted by land acquisition officer?

Reference Court cannot grant compensation, which is lower than what is granted by the LAO. In other words, in a reference under Section 18 of the Act, the Reference Court, cannot reduce the compensation granted by the LAO.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

Writ Petition No. 608 of 2014

Decided On: 05.03.2019

 Corporation of the City of Panaji  Vs.  The Deputy Collector (LA) & Land Acquisition Officer, Collectorate, Panaji and Ors.

Hon'ble Judges/Coram:

C.V. Bhadang, J.

Citation: 2019(5) MHLJ 474.

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