V SUBRAHMANYA RAO Vs. LAND ACQUISITION ZONE OFFICER

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THESE appeals are against the common judgment of the High Court dated 6/9/2001.

(2.) BRIEFLY stated, the facts (in CA No. 979 of 2003), are as follows: The appellant's land was acquired pursuant to S.4 notification dated 11-6-1985. Not being satisfied with the award, the appellant claimed reference. In the reference proceedings, he gave evidence to the following effect:

(3.) PRIOR to 1984 S.25 of the Land Acquisition Act did not permit the court to award an amount in excess of the amount claimed. However, after 1984, S.25 does not preclude the court from awarding an amount in excess of the amount claimed. Therefore, the High Court is not right when it concludes that the claimant must be confined to his claim.