An extent of Ac.31.30 guntas of land in Survey Nos.204 to 211 of Khajaguda Village was notified for acquisition, for the purpose of International Airport at Shamshabad, through a notification, dated 29.04.2004, under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act (for short 'the Act') by the 3rd respondent. The grand mother of the petitioner, by name Kulsum Begum, was shown as the owner. This was followed by a declaration under Section 6 of the Act published on 14.05.2004. An errata was published on 29.04.2004. The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration (Court of Wards), 2nd respondent herein, was added as a person interested. Award enquiry was conducted and ultimately, the 1st respondent passed an award, dated 08.12.2005.

Apart from private individuals, such as Mohd Sirajuddin Khan, Smt. Yousufunissa Begum, Asifunnisa Begum, 2nd respondent also submitted claim statements. On behalf of the 2nd respondent, it was pleaded that the acquired land was notified under Section 13 of the A.P. (Telangana Area) Court of Wards Act, 1350 Fasli (for short 'the Wards Act'). In the award, dated 08.12.2005, the 1st respondent directed that the amount be deposited with the 2nd respondent, su