JUDGMENT :

R. SUBHASH REDDY, J.

1. The Union of India through Secretary (Revenue) and another, have filed these appeals aggrieved by the judgment and decree dated 21.05.2007 passed by the High Court of Delhi in R.F.A.Nos.204-8/2006. By the aforesaid impugned judgment, the High Court has allowed the Regular First Appeals, preferred by the respondents, by setting aside judgment and decree dated 04.01.2006 passed in Suit No.203 of 2005 by the Addl. District Judge, Delhi.

2. Necessary facts in brief are as under:

The land admeasuring 36 bighas 11 biswas comprising in Khasra Nos.14/9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20/1, 23 and 24 belonged to Gaon Sabha Luhar Heri, Delhi. The large extent of land in the village, including the aforesaid land, was acquired by the Government by initiating proceedings under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short, 'the Act'). The notification under Section 4(1) of the Act was issued on 27.01.1984 and declaration under Section 6 of the Act came to be published on 20.09.1984. By passing the Award bearing No. 101/86-87 on 19.09.1986, possession of the land was taken by the Government. In the award proceedings, as the respondents have claimed compensation on the ground that the lan