(1.) Heard learned Counsel for the parties.
(2.) Rule, returnable forthwith. By consent taken up for final hearing. Mr. Kanthak, learned Advocate General waive service on behalf of the respondents.
(3.) This writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India challenges the acquisition proceedings after the service of notice dated 5.11.2007 under Section 12(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short the Act). The only prayer made in the writ petition reads thus: