RFA-97-2004 124 (10 cases) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA State of Haryana and another Dharam Pal and others CORAM: Present: HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) Appeals, details of which are given in the footnote of this judgment, are being decided as all the appeals have arisen out of common acquisition/Award involving common facts and question of law. For the sake of brevity, facts are being taken 2. laid to the District Judge, Court’). 3. revenue estate of Village 2004 (O&M) and other connected cases cases) IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH ***** RFA Date of Decision: 09.03.2026 State of Haryana and another Versus Dharam Pal and others CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Present: Mr.Abhinash Jain, DAG, Haryana Mr. Anil Ghanghas, Advocate for the landowners. -.- HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) Vide this common order, a bunch of Appeals, details of which are given in the footnote of this judgment, are being decided as all the appeals have arisen out of common acquisition/Award involving common facts and question of law. For the sake of brevity, facts are being taken By way of filing the present appeal challenge has been laid to the Award dated 24.09.2003, passed by the learned District Judge, Bhiwani, (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Reference Briefly stating, 12.20 acres of land revenue estate of Village Madhan, HB No. 98, Tehsil Tosham, District and other connected cases [1] IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RFA-97-2004 (O&M) Date of Decision: 09.03.2026 …….Appellants Versus ..….Respondents JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Abhinash Jain, DAG, Haryana. Mr. Anil Ghanghas, Advocate Vide this common order, a bunch of 10 Regular First Appeals, details of which are given in the footnote of this judgment, are being decided as all the appeals have arisen out of common acquisition/Award involving common facts and question of law. For the sake of brevity, facts are being taken from RFA No.97-2004. way of filing the present appeal challenge has been passed by the learned Additional , (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Reference acres of land, situated within the Madhan, HB No. 98, Tehsil Tosham, District Regular First Appeals, details of which are given in the footnote of this judgment, are being decided as all the appeals have arisen out of common acquisition/Award involving common facts and question of law. For way of filing the present appeal challenge has been Additional , (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Reference , situated within the Madhan, HB No. 98, Tehsil Tosham, District SANJAY GUPTA 2026.03.13 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document RFA-97-2004 Bhiwani, was acquired by the Government of notifications dated Sections 4 and 6 of the Land Acquisi respectively, for public purpose Bhariwas Minor vide award the acquired la acquisition charges, Rs.78,501/ value and Rs.75,697/ along with all 4. landowners filed which came to be disposed of by the learned Reference Court vide decision dated the acquired land at a uniform rate of 10% increase of acquired land LAC along with all other 5. present appeal 6. through the paper 7. granted 2004 (O&M) and other connected cases , was acquired by the Government of notifications dated 29.01.1997 and Sections 4 and 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, for short ‘the Act’ respectively, for public purpose, namely, Bhariwas Minor”. The Land Acquisition Collector (for short ‘the LAC’) vide award dated 30.10.1998 assessed the acquired land as Rs.3,73,813/-, Rs.1,12,144/ acquisition charges, Rs.78,501/- as 12% per annum additional market value and Rs.75,697/- as interest w.e.f. 29.01.1997 to 30.10.1998, along with all other statutory benefits under the Act. Dissatisfied with the aforesaid award, the appellants/ landowners filed reference petition invoking Section 18 of the Act, which came to be disposed of by the learned Reference Court vide decision dated 24.09.2003 thereby determining the market value of e acquired land at a uniform rate of 10% increase of acquired land over and above the market value as assessed by LAC along with all other statutory benefits under the Act. Aggrieved of the decision of ent appeal was preferred at the instance of appellant I have head learned counsel for the parties and gone through the paper-book. In the present appeal(s), the learned Reference Court has granted appreciation @ 10% towards the market val and other connected cases [2] , was acquired by the Government of Haryana vide and 03.04.1997, issued under tion Act, 1894, for short ‘the Act’ , namely, for “construction of 1 The Land Acquisition Collector (for short ‘the LAC’) assessed the market value in respect of , Rs.1,12,144/- as 30% compulsory as 12% per annum additional market as interest w.e.f. 29.01.1997 to 30.10.1998, other statutory benefits under the Act. Dissatisfied with the aforesaid award, the appellants/ reference petition invoking Section 18 of the Act, which came to be disposed of by the learned Reference Court vide determining the market value of e acquired land at a uniform rate of 10% increase in each category over and above the market value as assessed by statutory benefits under the Act. decision of learned Reference Court, the preferred at the instance of appellant(s)-State. I have head learned counsel for the parties and gone In the present appeal(s), the learned Reference Court has 10% towards the market value in each vide , issued under tion Act, 1894, for short ‘the Act’ 1-L The Land Acquisition Collector (for short ‘the LAC’) market value in respect of as 30% compulsory as 12% per annum additional market as interest w.e.f. 29.01.1997 to 30.10.1998, Dissatisfied with the aforesaid award, the appellants/ reference petition invoking Section 18 of the Act, which came to be disposed of by the learned Reference Court vide determining the market value of in each category over and above the market value as assessed by learned Reference Court, the I have head learned counsel for the parties and gone In the present appeal(s), the learned Reference Court has in each SANJAY GUPTA 2026.03.13 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document RFA-97-2004 category of acquired land the LAC while keeping in mind the locational and potential advantage attached to the same land abuts to pucca road leading from Village such circumstances, the award dated 24.09.2003 passed by learned Reference Court being based on proper appreciation of pleadings and the evidence available on r 8. are hereby dismissed. 9. disposed of. 09.03.2026 sanjay Sr. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 09.03.2026 sanjay 2004 (O&M) and other connected cases category of acquired land over and above the amount assessed by the LAC while keeping in mind the locational and potential advantage attached to the same. It is evident from the record that the acqruied land abuts Village abadi and also lies in to pucca road leading from Village such circumstances, the award dated 24.09.2003 passed by learned Reference Court being based on proper appreciation of pleadings and the evidence available on record, Consequently, all the appeals filed by the appellant State are hereby dismissed. Pending misc. application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 09.03.2026 Whether speaking/reasoned? Whether Reportable? Sr. No. Case No. 1. RFA-98-2004 (O&M) 2. RFA-99-2004 (O&M) 3. RFA-100-2004 (O&M) 4. RFA-101-2004 (O&M) 5. RFA-102-2004 (O&M) 6. RFA-103-2004 (O&M) 7. RFA-104-2004 (O&M) 8. RFA-105-2004 (O&M) 9. RFA-106-2004 (O&M) 09.03.2026 and other connected cases [3] over and above the amount assessed by the LAC while keeping in mind the locational and potential advantage . It is evident from the record that the acqruied lies in close geographical proximity to pucca road leading from Village Isharwal to Village Meeran. In such circumstances, the award dated 24.09.2003 passed by learned Reference Court being based on proper appreciation of pleadings ecord, calls for no interference. Consequently, all the appeals filed by the appellant State Pending misc. application(s), if any, shall also stand (HARKESH MANUJA) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned? Yes/No Yes/No 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) 2004 (O&M) (HARKESH MANUJA) JUDGE over and above the amount assessed by the LAC while keeping in mind the locational and potential advantage . It is evident from the record that the acqruied close geographical proximity Isharwal to Village Meeran. In such circumstances, the award dated 24.09.2003 passed by learned Reference Court being based on proper appreciation of pleadings Consequently, all the appeals filed by the appellant State Pending misc. application(s), if any, shall also stand (HARKESH MANUJA) (HARKESH MANUJA) SANJAY GUPTA 2026.03.13 15:30 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document