( 1 ). In this writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of india, in the context of large scale acquisition, development and disposal of land for purposes of planned development of Delhi, two questions of law have arisen for determination under the Delhi Development Act, 1957 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and the Delhi Development Authority (Disposal of Developed Nazul Land) Rules, 1981 (hereinafter referred to as the Nazul Rules ). The questions are:-

1. Whether a person whose land has been acquired for planned development of Delhi has got a vested right to the allotment of alternative plot of land for residential purposes? 2. What is the relevant date with reference to which premium at predetermined rates would be chargeable from such a person for allotment of the residential plot- should it be the date when his land is acquired, or when he makes the application to the Administrator of the Union Territory of Delhi for allotment, or when the Administrator makes the recommendation for allotment, or when the allotment is made by the Delhi Development Authority under the Nazul Rules?"

( 2 ). The petitioner has prayed for a writ of certiorari for quas