THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH & THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.S. APPA RAO A.S.NO :1942 of 2000 JUDGMENT: (per Hon’ble Sri Justice V. Eswaraiah) This appeal is filed by the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority, aggrieved by the order passed in O.P.No.1061 of 1996 on the file of the III Additional District Judge, Visakhapatnam. The Land Acquisition Officer acquired land admeasuring Ac.16.60 cents situated in the village of Kurmannapalem village, Visakhapatnam District, by issuing a notification under Section 4 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for the purpose of providing sites and services under L.A.D. Scheme and paid necessary compensation. Not satisfied with the said quantum, the claimants requested the Land Acquisition Officer to refer the matter to a competent Civil Court under Section 18 of the Act. On reference, the Civil Court, based on the oral and documentary evidence, fixed the market value at Rs.18/- per sq. yard. Aggrieved by the said enhancement, the Special Tahsildar preferred this appeal. Learned Counsel appearing for the appellant submits that the subject matter of this appeal is squarely covered by the Judgment of this Court in A.S.No.1782 of 1999 and batch, dated 28.1.2011. This Court in A.S.No.1782 of 1999 and batch, where the subject land is situated in Kurmannapalem village, acquired for the very same purpose, confirmed the market value of the land at Rs.20/- per sq. yard, as held by the reference Court. In the circumstances, the appeal is dismissed, confirming the market value fixed by the reference Court. No order as to costs. __________________ Justice V. Eswaraiah __________________ Justice K.S. Appa Rao Dated: 5.12.2011 Nn. THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH & THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE K.S. APPA RAO A.S.NO :1942 of 2000 (JUDGMENT delivered by the Hon’ble Sri Justice V. Eswaraiah) 5.12.2011 Nn