Supreme Court of India
The State of Punjab and Ors. v. Sharan Pal Singh and Ors.
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What the Court ordered
We hold that the impugned award dated 25th March, 1985 F within the period specified in Section llA of the Act must be construed as an award under Section 11 in the proceedings for the acquisition of the lands in question and the contentions to the contrary cannot be sustained.
Judgment, page 4
From the headnote
Land Acquisition Act, 1894: Sections 11 & 11- -Award-Compensation-Award passed within the period stipulated under S.11- -To be construed as an award under S.11 in the proceedings for acquisition of lands-However it is open to parties to claim compensation for the buildings/trees in accordance with law. Govt. of Punjab issued notices under S.4(1) and declaration under S.6 of the Land Acquisition Act to acquire certain lands. An award was passed by the Land Acquisition Oflicer. Respondents challenged the award as being not in conformity with S.11 of the Act in as much as the award has
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