Balwan Singh & ORS v. Union Of India & ANR

$~44 * IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI + LA.APP. 181/2017 BALWAN SINGH (DECEASED) THROUGH LRS & ORS ..... Appellants Through:

Ms. Suman Chaudhary, Adv.

Versus

UNION OF INDIA & ANR ..... Respondents Through:

Mr. Yeeshu Jain and Ms. Jyoti Tyagi, Advs. for R-1/UOI.

Mr. Raunak Singh, Adv. for R-2.

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW

O R D E R

% 14.08.2018 1.

This matter was pending in the category of 'Regulars', ordered to be taken up as per turn.

2.

However, while hearing another matter, the counsel for the respondent Union of India (UOI) was requested to furnish particulars of "covered" matters pending in the category of 'Regulars'. 3.

The counsel for the respondent UOI, in pursuance thereto had furnished the particulars and the Registry was directed to list the said matters in the Cause List in the category of 'After Notice Miscellaneous Matters'. The Court Master was also directed to telephonically inform the Advocates for private parties of the matters so ordered to be listed. LA.APP. 181/2017

4.

In accordance with the said direction, this matter was listed on 8th August, 2018 along with certain other matters, but on which date, time did not permit the matter to be considered and the matter was adjourned to today.

5.

The counsel for the appellants appears.

6.

The counsel for the respondent UOI states that this matter pertains to land acquired in Village Bamnoli, compensation with respect to which was determined vide Award No.1/2007-2008 and that in appeals preferred by others whose land was acquired vide the same Notification and Award, the compensation has been enhanced and the matter stands settled vide order of the Supreme Court in Civil Appeal No.10982-11033/2014 titled Charan Singh & Ors. Union of India & Anr.

7.

The counsel for the appellants confirms that the matter is covered as aforesaid.

8.

The appeal is allowed; the compensation is enhanced in terms of Charan Singh supra.

Decree sheet be drawn up.

RAJIV SAHAI ENDLAW, J.

AUGUST 14, 2018 bs..

LA.APP. 181/2017