P.K.BHASIN, J: The present appeal has been filed by the Union of India against the order dated 19/10/2006 passed by the Additional District Judge in a Reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 in respect of the Award no. 883 pertaining to the revenue estate of the village Mohd. Pur Munirka, Delhi.

2. The relevant facts for the purpose of the present appeal may be noted. The land of the respondents was acquired by the Government and an award was passed in pursuance thereof and compensation was awarded. Feeling dissatisfied by the quantum of compensation awarded, a Reference under section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act was sought by the claimants and the Land Acquisition Collector made the Reference to the District Judge.

3. The Reference was however dismissed in default on 27/05/1976 due to non-appearance on behalf of the claimants. Upon an application dated 4/8/1980 made by the respondents herein the reference petition was restored on 6/8/87. (Copy of the order dated 6/8/87 was shown to me by the counsel for the respondent during the course of hearing of this appeal). While restoring the Reference, the Reference court also ordered that no interest un