(1.) HEARD the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents.
(2.) THE present petition is filed in the following background:
(3.) THE learned counsel appearing for Respondents 2 and 3 would however insist that it is the settled legal position that unless a notice under Section 12(2) of the LA Act is served, the question of limitation running against a land owner seeking reference and enhancement of compensation is not taken away and would insist that the court below was justified in allowing the application.