( 1 ) THE petitioners seek quashing of the notification issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act which is dated 30. 10. 1963 as also a declaration made under Section dated 16. 1. 1969 as well as all subsequent proceedings in respect of the petitioner s lands referred in the writ petition. There are quite a large number of lands, if khasra Numbers is an indication. According to the petitioners they are still in possession of the lands and are residing therein. Admittedly, the lands were notified for acquisition for the development of Narela Township. The petitioners nowhere plead ignorance of the proceedings. According to the petitioners the preliminary notification under section 4 was issued on 30. 6. 1963 and a declaration under Section 6 was made on 16. 06. 1969. However, award came to be made only on 22. 09. 1986. Petitioners further asserted that inspite of the award they continued to be in possession. They question the validity of the acquisition proceedings in view of the delay involved. There has been a delay of 23 years between the date of Section 6 declaration and the award made in the year 1986. They also contend that the purpose of the