(1.) In all these connected matters, a common issue has been raised, hence, these are being decided vide this common judgment.
(2.) The question raised by the petitioners is whether the limitation period provided under Ss. 18 and 28A of the Land Acquisition Act (in short 'Act') for availing the remedies provided under these Sec. , i.e. for seeking reference or for payment of correct market value of acquired land, is violative of second proviso to Article 31A(1) of the Constitution of India. Main prayer of the petitioners is to quash Ss. 18 and 28A of the Act and to declare these provisions unconstitutional and invalid to the extent these provide for limitation period.
(3.) Facts:- For sake of convenience, facts from CWP No.3803 of 2010 have been referred to.