THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No. 23352 of 2009 ORDER: Through a notification dated 15-01-2007, published under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act (for short ‘the Act’), an extent of 1679.45 cents of land of Ryalampad Village, Dharur Mandal, Mahabubnagar District, was proposed to be acquired. This was followed by the notification under Section 6, and enquiry under Sections 9 and 10 of the Act. The lands of the petitioners in various survey numbers were also acquired. The structures, such as trees, wells, sheds etc., that were existing upon the land, were also mentioned. An award was passed on 20-12-2007. Though compensation was paid for the land and certain structures, as regards others, it was not paid. The petitioners feel aggrieved by the same. The respondents filed a counter-affidavit, stating that the compensation for certain structures could not be awarded, since the Executive Engineer, Jawahar Lift Irrigation Project, is yet to furnish the estimated value of the structures. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners, and learned Government Pleader for Land Acquisition. The petitioners have fairly stated that the structures, that were existing upon their lands, which were acquired; have been mentioned in the relevant notifications. Award was passed covering vast extent of land and some structures. In the award itself, the Land Acquisition Officer stated in categorical terms that the compensation for some structures, such as pipelines, could not be awarded, since the estimated value thereof is yet to be furnished by the Executive Engineer. Therefore, this is not a case of denial of compensation. Had there been a clear denial or omission, the petitioners would have sought necessary relief before the Civil Court, by seeking reference. For all practical purposes, the award for the structures is yet to be passed. More than two years have elapsed, ever since the award was passed for the land. The matter cannot brook any further delay. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to ensure that compensation for the structures, that were existing on the lands of the petitioners, that were acquired and mentioned in the relevant notifications; is paid, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.30-04-2010. KO