206 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH XOBJR-3-CI-2008 in/and RFA-794-1997 Date of Decision: March 23, 2026 The State of Haryana … Appellant Versus Ravi Kant …Respondent/Cross objector CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK GUPTA Present:- Mr. Gaurav Garg, AAG, Haryana for the appellant. Mr. Nin Goswami, Advocate for Mr. Namit Khurna, Advocate for the respondent/cross-objector. DEEPAK GUPTA , J.(Oral) The land of the appellant was part of a big chunk, which was acquired by the State of Haryana by issuing Noficaon dated 21.04.1987 under Secon 4 of the Land Acquision Act, 1894 (hereina1er referred as ‘the Act’) for development and utlilizaon of the land for residenal and commercial area for Urban Estate, Shahabad, District Kurukshetra, followed by Noficaon dated 20.04.1988 under Secon 6 of the Act. The Land Acquision Collector, Kurukshetra determined the market value of the acquired land at
73,600/- per acre. The references sought by various landowners were disposed of by the Reference Court by determining the value of the acquired land at
4,07,600/- per acre. 2. The present appeal has been filed by the State of Haryana against one of the such award passed by the Reference Court, submi=ng that market value was less than what has been determined by the Reference Court. 3. On the other hand, cross objecons have been filed by the landowner seeking enhancement. 4. Today, at the outset, learned State counsel has submi?ed that the case is now covered by the judgment dated 08.09.2008 passed by a co- SARITA RANI 2026.03.23 16:11 I attest to the accuracy of this document/order
XOBJR-3-CI-2008 in/and RFA-794-1997 - 2 - 2026:PHHC:045113 ordinate Bench of this Court in a bunch of appeals led by RFA No.1242 of 1992, tled “Lt. Col. S.C. Duggal and others v. State of Haryana and another”, whereby this Court, did not interfere with the market value of the acquired land as assessed by the Reference Court. Thus, the market value as assessed by the Reference Court at
4,07,600/- per acre was maintained. 5. In view of the above, there is no scope for interference in the award passed by the Reference Court. As such, there is no merit either in the appeal or in the cross objecons. Both are dismissed accordingly. March 23, 2026 (DEEPAK GUPTA) sarita JUDGE Whether reasoned/speaking: Yes/No Whether reportable: Yes/No SARITA RANI 2026.03.23 16:11 I attest to the accuracy of this document/order