Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. The petitioner has sought for issuance of writ of mandamus upon the respondents to pay compensation for the land acquired for construction of C.C.L. washery and providing employment to the dependent of the petitioner.

3. According to the petitioner 174 acres of land of village Dania were acquired under Section 9 of the Coal Bearing Area (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 for construction of C.C.L. washery. Counsel for the petitioner submits that in respect of 5 acres of land in plot no. 505 under khata no. 37 of the said Village-Dania the respondents did not pay compensation and instead asked the Deputy Commissioner, Bokaro vide letter dated 5.1.1996 and 21.1.1996 (Annexures6 and 6/1) for confirmation of rayati rights of the petitioner for settlement of payment of compensation and employment to the dependants. Counsel for the petitioner further relies upon the certified copy of the order dated 28.11 .1984 issued by the Circle Officer, Gomia accepting the rent receipt since the date of vesting of zamindari. It is submitted that the Circle Officer submitted his report to the Deputy Collector Land Ceiling and further the Additional Col