HARI CHAND Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The present group of appeals of the landowners seeks to challenge a common order dated 29th May, 2013 passed by the High Court of Delhi by which the claim for enhanced compensation for acquisition of land of the appellants in village Aali has been refused. The compensation awarded is at the rate of Rs.12,000/- per bigha.

(2.) By a notification dated 6th April, 1964 under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") the land of several villages including Tehkhand, Bahapur, Jasola, Tuglakabad and Aali was proposed for acquisition for a public purpose i.e.

(3.) We have heard the learned counsels for the parties.