The companynsel appearing for the Union of India in the High Court had companyceded as mentioned in the impugned order that a reference companyld be made under Section 28 A and the award companyld be decided within two months from that date.
Subsequent thereto, a writ petition seeking direction for reference under Section 28 A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 as amended by Act 68 of 1984, was filed in the High Court by the respondents.
Assailing that order dated 29th October, 1987 of the High Court in the abovesaid writ petition, viz.,
The arbitrator in his award dated 19th January, 1985 determined the amount of companypensation.
Initially, an extent of 1230.8 acres of land including the land of the respondents situated in Bhatinda in Punjab State was requisitioned for the purpose of defence of India.
Delay companydoned.
Leave granted.
W.P. No.2482/87, this appeal by special leave has been filed.
