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1997 Supreme(SC) 580

G. B. PATTANAIK, K. RAMASWAMY
U. P. State Road Transport Corporation – Appellant
Versus
State Of U. P. – Respondent


ORDER

These appeals by special leave arise from the orders of the Division Bench of the Allahabad High Court, made on October 17, 1994 in F.A. No. 271/1994 and batch.

2. The Notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short, the "Act") was published on June 3, 1979 acquiring a total extent of 24.9 acres of land for public purpose, namely, for establishment of road transport depot. The Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation at the rate of Rs. 11.25 per sq. yard. On reference under Section 18 of the Act, the Additional District Judge by his award and decree enhanced the compensation to Rs. 25/- per sq. yard. On appeal, the Division Bench of the High Court has dismissed the appeals on the ground of limitation. Thus, these appeals.

3. On our direction the learned counsel for the parties have placed on record the adduced evidence. It is now admitted position that two sale deeds had been filed in support of the claim for higher compensation but neither the vendor nor the vendee has been examined to substantiate those documents which is not the evidence legally admissible nor to be considered. The reference Court also did not properly consider the claims in







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