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1996 Supreme(SC) 2005

G.T.NANAVATI, K.RAMASWAMY
Tehri Hydro Development Corporation – Appellant
Versus
S. P. Singh – Respondent


ORDER

Leave granted.

We have heard learned counsel on both sides.

2. This appeal by special leave arises from the judgment and order of the Division Bench of the High Court of Allahabad, made on March 22, 1996 in the First Appeal No.129/95. This appeal and also the  First Appeal No.128/95 before the High Court are commonly disposed of since the acquisition was common. A notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short, the Act ) was published on September 11, 1982 for acquiring 192.82 acres. The award came to be passed by the Land Acquisition Officer on March 3, 1984 in Award No.44 in respect of 137.52 acres of the land and another award dated September 21, 1986 in award No.44/1 in respect of 33 acres of land. On appeal, the Additional District Judge by his another award dated December 3, 1994 awarded a sum of Rs.1,35,000/- per acre. On appeal, the High Court has reduced the compensation to Rs.1,12,500/- per acre. It has also awarded separate compensation for the building, factory and machinery. Thus this appeal by special leave.

3. In this appeal, Shri Juneja, learned counsel for the appellant, has contended that in view of the judgment in the case of Prem



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