IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.1757 OF 2008 Gajanan Budhaji Raut and others .. Petitioners Vs. State of Maharashtra and others .. Respondents Mr. A.G. Damle i/by Mr. J.P. Dubey for the petitioners. Ms. A.R. Joshi for BMC. Mr. B.H. Mehta, Assistant Government Pleader for the State. Mr. D.G. Dhanure i/by M/s. M.V. Kini & Co. for respondent No.3. CORAM : SWATANTER KUMAR, CJ & S.A. BOBDE, J. DATED : 24TH NOVEMBER, 2008 P.C. Validity of the award dated 15th March, 1960 is primarily challenged on the ground that the possession has not been taken and amount has not been paid. In the affidavit of the respondent, it is stated that the amount has already been paid and possession of the land was taken and possession receipt has also been issued. Counsel appearing for the respondent No.3 states that possession of the land is now with the the respondent No.3. Writ petition has no merit. Dismissed. CHIEF JUSTICE S.A. BOBDE, J.