ORDER

Delay condoned.

2. In this appeal which is directed against the judgment and order of the High Court, dated 25.3.1985, notice issued by this Court was limited to the question of solatium and interest only.

3. Notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act (hereinafter the Act) was issued on 7.10.1971. The Land Acquisition Collector made an Award giving compensation of the acquired land @ Rs. 200/- per marla. The respondent sought a reference under Section 18 of the Act against the award of the Land Acquisition Collector and the learned District Judge, Gurgaon, vide anAward, dated 10.10.1978 allowed compensation @ Rs. 10/- per square yard. The respondent challenged the award of the District Judge in the High Court. A learned Single Judge, vide judgment and order dated 28.1.1981 allowed the appeal and enhanced the compensation from Rs. 10/- per square yard to Rs. 12/- per square yard. The respondent took the matter further in appeal to the Division Bench. The Division Bench further raised the compensation to Rs. 15/- per square yard. The Division Bench also held the respondent entitled to solatium @ 30% on the increase of Rs. 3/- per square yard, besides interest @ 9% pe