1. Whether in exercise of writ jurisdiction under Art.226 of the Constitution of India damages / compensation for alleged demolition of certain constructions belonging to the petitioner done by the State or any State instrumentality can be awarded in the facts of this case, is the issue, which engages our attention in this petition.

2. Heard Shri Sudeep Seth, learned Senior Advocate, assisted by Shri Sridhar Awasthi, for the petitioner, learned counsel representing the Union of India / Railways and learned counsel representing the State - respondents and perused the records available before us on this writ petition.

3. The petition has been filed with the allegation that certain constructions existing on khasra plot No.1689 (New No.163) situate in Tehsil - Rudauli, District - Ayodhya were demolished by th