#market value calculation

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that compensation for fruit-bearing trees like mango, guava, and sapota in land acquisition must be calculated at fixed per-tree rates-Rs. 3,000 each-rejecting income-capitalization approaches unless the land’s value is demonstrably derived from its yield. This sets a clear, uniform standard for horticultural compensation, benefiting thousands of small landowners across agricultural states where tree-based income is critical.

Bombay High Court rules that irrigated land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act must be compensated at double the rate of dry land, based on evidence of irrigation facilities. This judgment establishes a clear legal standard for market value calculation, directly impacting landowners and acquiring authorities in compensation disputes.