In the Punjab and Haryana High Court,at Chandigarh. RFA No. 1144 of 1993 Decided on October 20,2008. Union of India --- Appellant vs. Sudesh Kumar and another ---Respondents Present: Mr.Kamal Sehgal,Advocate,with Mr.Veer Bhan Singla,Advocate, for the appellant Mr.B.S.Saini,Advocate, for private respondent. Mr.N.S.Pawar,Addl.A.G.Punjab. Rakesh Kumar Jain,J: This order shall dispose of RFA Nos.1144,1145, 1146,1147,1148,1150, 1151, 1256,1498,1499,1500,1501, 1502,1503, 1504, and 1586 of 1993 as common questions of law and facts are involved therein. Vide notification issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short,'the Act') dated 11.7.1977, followed by a declaration under Section 6 of the Act, dated 19.7.1980, 11513 Kls 0 Mls of land and structure standing thereon in village Kathanian Tehsil and District Amritsar, was acquired at public expenses, namely, for defence purpose. Vide order No.4 dated 28.6.1983, value of the super structure was assessed at Rs. 14,822/- as per report of the P.W.D.Authorities. Vide his award dated 17.12.1992, learned Addl. District Judge, Amritsar, accepted the reference and enhanced the value @ Rs.10,000/- RFA No. 1144 of 1993 -2- more than the value assessed by the P.W.D.Authorities and the claimants/landowners were held entitled to all the statutory benefits as per the amended Act. Mr. Kamal Sehgal,Advocate, learned counsel for the appellant has very fairly conceded that the present appeals are squarely covered by a decision of this Court rendered in R.F.A. No. 562 of 1991 “Union of India v. Pal Singh and another” decided on July 05,1994. In view of the aforesaid statement, the present appeals are disposed of in terms of R.F.A. No. 562 of 1991 “Union of India v. Pal Singh and another” decided on July 05,1994. October 20,2008 (Rakesh Kumar Jain) RR Judge