Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court
Per-Tree Compensation for Fruit-Bearing Trees Mandated Under Land Acquisition Act | Andhra Pradesh HC Rejects Capitalization Methods: AP HC
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.