THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.6823 OF 2006 23rd April, 2007. Between: Smt. Anjana and others. .. Petitioners. And The Special Deputy Collector, (Land Acquisition), A.P., Shamshabad, at Collectorate, Ranga Reddy District and another. .. Respondents. THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.6823 OF 2006 ORAL ORDER: This writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus to set aside the Award dated 18.7.2004 passed under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, in respect of the land in Sy.No.87, to an extent of 0.08 gts situated in Oatpally village, Ranga Reddy district. The only contention raised by the petitioners that there was no notice to them in the Award enquiry conducted by the respondent has been denied by the respondent in the counter-affidavit and it is stated that the Award dated 18.7.2004 was passed after conducting due enquiry in accordance with the statutory provisions. It is also stated that possession of the land in question was already taken pursuant to the Award passed. Having heard the learned counsel for both the parties and having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, I do not find any justifiable reason to set aside the impugned award. However, in case the petitioners are disputing the quantum of compensation awarded, it is open for them to seek a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short “the Act”). Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of granting leave and liberty to the petitioners to seek a reference under Section 18 of the Act. If any such application is made, the respondents are directed to consider the same and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of such application. No costs. ____________ (G. ROHINI, J. 23rd April, 2007. kgr