RAJIVE BHALLA,J - Prayer in this writ petition, filed under Articles 226/227 of the Constitution of India, is for the issuance of a writ in the nature of certiorari for quashing the impugned notice of resumption, dated 6.1.2005, issued by respondent No.1.

A brief narrative of the facts of the case would be appropriate. The respondent-State acquired 358 kanals of land, situated in village Sankhol, Tehsil Bahadurgarh, District Rohtak, for the petitioner-company. The Collector assessed compensation and pronounced an Award on 20.6.1974. After payment of the amount assessed, possession was handed over to the petitioner and a deed of conveyance, dated 16.10.1974 was executed by the State in favour of the petitioner. The land owners filed reference petitions, under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act (for short herein after referred to as “the Act”). The Additional District Judge, Rohtak enhanced compensation, vide award, dated 29.1.1979. Being dis-satisfied with the amount awarded, by the reference Court, the landowners assailed the award before the High Court. The High Court enhanced the market value to Rs.8.10 lacs. In the meanwhile, execution proceedings were initiated by