THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.V.S.RAO WRIT PETITION No.16342 of 2002 13.02.2008 Between: Goka Chandra Bai and others … Petitioners AND The Land Acquisition Officer-cum-the Revenue Divisional Officer, Adilabad, Adilabad District … Respondent THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.V.S.RAO WRIT PETITION No.16342 of 2002 ORDER: The petitioners are owners of lands in different survey numbers in Kamta Village, Jainath Mandal of Adilabad District. The lands were acquired under Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (LA Act, for brevity) by respondent for the purpose of excavation of canals of Sathnala project. The respondent passed award No.B/1460/92, dated 06.07.1995. An amount of Rs.6,000/- per acre was awarded. The petitioners alleged that said amount is grossly inadequate. They allegedly filed application on 06.07.1995 seeking reference under Section 18 of LA Act for enhancement of compensation. Alleging inaction, present writ petition is filed seeking writ of Mandamus to refer the matter to civil Court. Respondents filed counter affidavit. The allegation of petitioners that they made petitions seeking reference under Section 18 of LA Act is denied. It is also stated that only one representation, dated 23.07.2002 was received by respondent, who, by Memo.No.B/2059/02, dated 29.07.2002, informed the petitioners that the request to refer the matter under Section 18 of LA Act is not considered, as they have not filed any petition under Section 18 of LA Act. The petitioners have not filed any reply affidavit denying counter averments nor did not produce any proof of submitting application, dated 06.07.1995 seeking reference to civil Court. In the absence of such being filed, a disputed question of fact as to whether such application is filed or not cannot be decided in writ petition. The writ petition is devoid of any merit and is accordingly dismissed. No costs. _______________ (V.V.S.RAO, J) 13.02.2008 pln