AJJAM LINGANNA vs L.A.O.REVENUE DIV.OFFICER — C.A. No. 7175 - 7179/2000

Case Summary: Ajjam Linganna v. L.A.O. Revenue Div. Officer The Supreme Court heard appeals challenging the High Court's refusal to grant a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. The Court allowed Ajjam Linganna's appeal on the ground that he had filed an application with the Land Acquisition Officer on 14.9.93 and failed to receive statutory notice under Section 12(2) due to absence. The Court dismissed appeals of other appellants, holding they could not directly approach the reference court for impleadment without first seeking reference from the Land Acquisition Officer. For Ajjam Linganna alone, the civil court's award of Rs.50 per sq. yard for his 2 guntas of land was treated as final, and the High Court's modification was set aside. No costs awarded. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.