As per the case facts the appellant purchased land a portion of which had been previously acquired by the State The appellant faced interference from authorities leading to a civil ... suit for injunction The High Court intervened in the compensation award for the acquired land and both parties appealed to the Supreme Court The question arose regarding the correct computation of compensation specifically concerning deductions for development charges and the applicable interest rate and solatium Finally the Supreme Court directed that no deduction for development charges should be made while computing compensation based on the circle rate It also confirmed that a solatium is payable and statutory interest should be paid at for one year from possession and then at per annum

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