LAWS(P&H)-2007-8-75

BIMLA RANI Vs. LAND ACQUISITION TRIBUNAL, KAPURTHALA

Decided On August 10, 2007
BIMLA RANI Appellant
V/S
Land Acquisition Tribunal, Kapurthala Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THIS order shall dispose of CWP Nos. 9162 of 1987, 1340 of 1988, 1800 of 1990 and 8697 of 1987, as they impugn the award, dated 5.5.1987, passed by the Land Acquisition Tribunal, Kapurthala, under the Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1940 (for short hereinafter referred to as "the Act"). CWP Nos. 9162 of 1987, 1340 of 1988 and 1800 of 1990 have been filed by the land owners, whereas CWP No. 8697 of 1987 has been filed by the Improvement Trust, Phagwara.

(2.) THE State of Punjab issued a notification, under Section 36 of the Act, dated 1.8.1975, proposing to acquire 76 acres of land for development scheme for residential and commercial purposes in Phagwara town. Vide notification, dated 27.10.1976, issued under Section 42 of the Act, the scheme was sanctioned and 76 acres of land was acquired. The Land Acquisition Collector pronounced his award on 27.1.1977. He divided the acquired land into five blocks, A, B, C, D and E and assessed compensation as follows :-

(3.) THE Tribunal also held that the land owners were entitled to solatium @ 30% on the enhanced compensation and interest @ 12% per annum on the enhanced amount of compensation from the date of award till its realization.