B. SUBHASHAN REDDY, J.

( 1 ) THIS writ petition arises under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. A writ of Mandamus is sought for, for passing the Award in respect of the lands admeasuring Ac. 9-34 guntas in S. Nos. 28/1 and 28/2 of Bomrukunddowla village of Rajendranagar Mandal, Ranga Reddy District. This land was hitherto situated in Hyderabad West Taluq of Hyderabad District. Later, on formation of Ranga Reddy District, the said land was located firstly in Rajendranagar Taluq and later on formation of Mandals, in Rajendranagar Mandal of Ranga Reddy District. In the said land, were situated the trees, wells and also structures. Along with the above lands of the petitioners which are hereinafter referred to as "the acquired land", huge" extents of more than hundred acres comprised in adjoining survey numbers were also acquired by invoking the provisions contained under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (hereinafter referred to as "the Land Acquisition Act") A draft notification under Section 4 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act was published on 25-3-1971 and draft declaration under Section 6 was published on 23-11-1972. While the respondents proceeded with the acquisition of other adjoining

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