( 1 ) THIS appeal by the unsuccessful petitioners is from the judgment of a learned single judge, Rama Swamy , ,j. (as he then was) in W. P. NO. 11058/87 dismissing the writ petition challenging the validity of a reference under Sec. 30 of the Land acquisition Act (for short L. A. Act ). An extent of Ac. 29-18 guntas of land covered by S. Nos. 52/2, 56/2, 57 and 58 at Peerzadiguda, Uppal Mandal in rangareddy District belonging to the petitioners was acquired for construction of a bus stand by the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. The notification under Sec. 4 (1) of the L. A. Act was issued on 29-3-79. The enquiry under Sec. 5-A was completed on 26-6-79: as possession was not taken within three months from Sec. 4 (1) notification, Sec. 5-A enquiry had to be resorted to under Section 17 (5) (b ). The declaration under Sec. 6 was published on 21-1-82 but possession was taken on 4-7-79 pursuant to a letter of consent issued by appellants 1 and 2 agreeing for the acquisition provided the compensation is paid as per the market value. The Land Acquisition Officer passed the award on 23-9-86. The Government issued G. O. Ms. No. 2554, Revenue dated 22-9-86 directing the Land

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