( 1 ) THE Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board, 2nd respondent herein had acquired 4 acres of land in Sy. No. 32, among other lands, situate at anneshwara Village, Kasaba Hobli, Devanahalli Taluk for formation of international airport at Devanahalli. This land is claimed by the petitioner as belonging to him on the basis of various sale deeds and the entries in the revenue records apart from his name being notified in the preliminary and final notifications as the kathedar. However, the acquiring authority refused to pass any award. This action was questioned by the petitioner by filing W. P. No. 6001 of 2002. Learned Single Judge who heard the matter, by his order dated 21-9-2002, quashed the endorsement refusing to pass the award and directed the Special Land Acquisition Officer to conduct an enquiry and pass award in accordance with law. Pursuant to the order of this Court, the Land acquisition Officer conducted an enquiry and passed an order on 24-12-2002 - Annexure-A holding that the petitioner is not entitled to any compensation, on the basis of a letter written by the Deputy Commissioner. This order is questioned in this petition.

( 2 ) SRI Ravi