BALDEV SINGH Vs. STATE OF PUNJAB

JUDGEMENT

(1.) JUDGMENT

(2.) NOTIFICATION under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act 1 of 1894 (for short, the 'Act' ) was published on 29/01/1982, acquiring total extent of 193 kanals 3 marlas of land situated in village Lamin in Punjab State for construction of Hydel Channel. The Land Acquisition Collector awarded compensation at the rate of Rs. 16,000.00 per acre and also awarded 5 Per Cent additional amount thereon with solatium and interest. On reference the Additional District Judge in his award and decree dated 13/12/1983, enhanced the compensation to Rs. 30,000.00 per acre. On appeal, the High Court reduced the compensation to the amount awarded by the Land Acquisition Collector by judgment and decree dated 25/02/1985. Thus, this appeal by special leave.

(3.) THE appeal is accordingly dismissed but in the circumstances without costs.Appeal dismissed.