C. V. N. SASTRI, J.

( 1 ) THIS contempt case has come to us on an order of reference dated 5-7-1996 made by our learned Brother Mr. Justice Moiilal B. Naik who felt that the case involves substantial questions of law and it is, therefore, desirable to place it before a Division Bench. The facts leading to the contempt case are as follows :

( 2 ) THE petitioner, claiming to be the owner of a premises bearing Municipal No. 5-6-386 admeasuring 230 Sq. yards situated at Fathesultan Lane (Chcragali Lane of Hyderabad, which was acquired by the respondents along with some other lands for the purpose of allotment to hut-dwellers belonging to S. Cs. , B. Cs. , and other weaker sections, filed W. P. No. 18992 of 1994 seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to issue a fresh notification under Section 4 ( 1) of the Land Acquisition Act in respect of the said premises and pass award after due enquiry. The said writ petition was disposed of on 23-3-1995 directing the respondents to issue fresh notification under Section 4 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act in respect of the said premises and pass award after due enquiry within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of

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