Union of India v. B.V. Saroja and Anr.

The notification under Sectioin 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act was published on March 30, 1972. The award was made by the Land Acquisi­ tion Collector on September 15, 1976 and the possession was taken on October 15, 1976. The point raised now is covered by the judgment of the Constitution Bench in KS. Palipooman v. State of Kera/a, reported in (1994] 5 SCC 593. In view of these facts, the respondents are not entitled to the payment of the additional amount as contemplated under section 23(1-A) of the Land Acquisition Act as amended by Amendment Act 68/84. As a consequence, the claimants are not entitled to the above benefit. The Review Petition is ordered. Leave granted in S.L.P. The appeal is allowed only to the above extent. The award of the Courts below are accordingly modified. No costs. A.G. Appeal allowed.