(1.) This order will dispose of L.P.A. Nos. 1213, 1311 & 1312 of 1988 and LPA Nos. 1019 & 1020 of 1990, as all the appeals relate to determination of compensation of land acquired by same notification. These appeals have been placed for hearing in pursuance of order of remand passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court dated 8.5.2008.
(2.) The land in question was acquired in pursuance of notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short, 'the Act')) dated 8.2.1983. The same is situated in villages Ratgal, Sunderpur and Palwal in District Kurukshetra and was acquired for public purpose of setting up an Ayurvedic College and Pharmacy at Kurukshetra.
(3.) The Collector vide award dated 30.3.1984, determined compensation ranging from 25,000/- to Rs. 40,000/- per acre, depending upon agricultural quality of the land. On reference, the reference Court vide award dated 27.2.1985, uniformally enhanced the rate of compensation to Rs. 15/- per square yard i.e. Rs. 72,600/- per acre.