S. RAVINDRA BHAT, J.

1. These writ proceedings, challenge the acquisition of land, to the extent of 3841 square metres, located in Model Basti, village Sidipura (the "suit lands" hereafter) on the ground that the notifications issued by the Govt of NCT of Delhi (hereafter "the NCT") are vague and per se illegal; besides, it is also contended that the NCT's proposal to take over possession of certain lands, after demolition of structures built on them is illegal, as it exceeds the areas notified, in respect of which award was made (during the pendency of these proceedings).

2. The petitioners claim to be owners/occupants of buildings and structures, falling part of the acquired lands, which were the subject matter of a notification, under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 ("the old Act" or the "LA Act" hereafter), issued on 20.04.2010. The NCT dispensed with the requirement of hearing and orders, under Section 5A of the old Act, invoking the urgency provisions under Section 17. It thereafter proceeded to issue declaration, under Section 6 of the old Act, on 2