( 1 ) THIS appeal under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act ) is against the judgment of learned Additional District Judge, Delhi dated 8. 2. 1985 in Land Acquisition Case No. 370/1981 answering a reference under Section 18 of the Act and thereby determination of the amount of compensation payable to the claimant.

( 2 ) THROUGH notification dated 24. 10. 1961 issued under Section 4 of the Act, Delhi Administration expressed its intention to acquire at public expense and for public purpose, namely planned development of Delhi, 16,000 acres of land located in a number of villages. Lands falling within village revenue estate Naharpur, Delhi were also included in the said notification. Separate declarations under Section 6 of the Act were issued subsequently. First of such declaration under Section 6 was issued on 29. 12. 1968 with intent to acquire 134 bighas 2 biswas of land situate in village Naharpur for which ultimately the Collector on 13. 12. 1974 made his. Award No. 18/74-75 with respect to land measuring 30 bighas 17 biswas. Separate award No. 18-A/80-81 for remaining land was made by the Collector Land Acquisition on 25. 3