Special Land Acquisition Officer v. N.S. Takkalaki and Ors.

H Leave granted. 780 . c .. SPL. LAND ACQSN. OFFICER v. N.S. TAKKALAKI 781 Notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 A (for short, 'the Act') was published on January 23, and the Land Acquisi- tion Officer gave his award on March 28, 1980. Consequently, the respon­ dents are not entitled to the additional amount @ 12 per cent per annum of the enhanced compensation under Section 23(1-A) of the Act as amended by Amendment Act 68 of 1984. The appeal is accordingly allowed and the grant of additional amount under Section 23(1-A) is set aside. In other respects, the award of the Reference Court, as confirmed by the High Court, stands confirmed. No costs. R.P . Appeal allowed.