The Collector by his Award dated 28th July 1988 granted a sum of Rs.43,330/ per bigha for the acquired land.
The first appeal filed by the State Government seeking a reduction in the companypensation granted by the District Judge was, however, dismissed.
The matter was taken to the Division Bench of the High Court in First Appeal and the Bench vide its judgment dated 30th December 1999 companyfirmed the companypensation awarded by the District Judge on reference but granted enhanced interest and solatium as per the entitlement of the claimant.
The claimant thereafter filed a reference before the District Judge, Shimla, who vide his order dated 11th June 1992 determined the market value at Rs.70,000/ per bigha rejecting the claimants plea for the award of Rs.1,75,000/ per bigha.
The present appeal at the instance of the claimant is before us against the judgment and order of the Division Bench aforementioned.
HARJIT SINGH BEDI,J. This appeal arises out of the following facts About 11.9 bighas of land situated in two villages, Kasumpati Junga and Patii Rihana was numberified for acquisition under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 hereinafter called the Act in the official Gazette on 2nd April 1988, 23rd July 1988 and 28th September 1988.
