( 1 ) THIS appeal under Cl. X of the Letters Patent is against the judgment and decree passed by Hon ble Mr. Justice Avadh Behari dated 10th March, 1980 in R. F. A. No. 35/70 dismissing the appeal for enhancement of compensation for the acquired land.

( 2 ) THE land situate in the estate of Sadhora Kalhan was needed by the Government at the public expenses for a public purpose, namely, for the planned development of Delhi. A preliminary notification under S. 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (hereinafter referred to as the Act ) was made vide notification dated 25th March, 1964. A declaration under S. 6 of the Act was made vide notification dated 15th July, 1964. The Land Acquisition Collector made his award No. 1801 and announced on 12th March, 1965. It covered a total area of 60 bighas and 5 biswas. The acquired land was divided into three blocks. He offered compensation for block a @ Rs. 5,500. 00 per bigha, for block b @ Rs. 5,000. 00 per bigha, and for block c @ Rs. 4,500. 00 per bigha.

( 3 ) SHRI Prakash Chand Kashyap, the appellant herein, had purchased field No. 203/2 measuring 7 bighas and 4 biswas situate in the revenue estate of Sadhora Kalan in