141 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** RFA-1205-2024 (O&M) Date of Decision: 08.07.2026 Satto ...Appellant Versus State of Haryana and Others ...Respondents CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Gaurav Gupta, Advocate and Mr. Gaurav Singla, Advocate for the appellant. Mr. Abhinash Jain, Addl. A.G., Haryana. Ms. Aanchal Arora, Advocate for respondents No.17, 18 and 20. **** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1. The appellant through instant appeal is seeking modification of award dated 31.01.2020 whereby Reference Court has partly allowed reference. 2. Ms. Aanchal Arora, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of respondents No.17, 18 and 20 and has filed her memorandum of appearance. 3. The Reference Court assessed market value of acquired land @ ₹1760 per square yard. The respondent had acquired land of many landowners. The appellant did not file appeal before this Court, however, similarly situated persons preferred appeal before this Court and matter finally reached to Hon’ble Supreme Court which has finally determined market value of acquired land @ ₹2509/- per sq. yard. PRINCE CHAWLA 2026.07.09 13:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document RFA-1205-2024 (O&M) -2- 4. Learned State counsel on being confronted with judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court in Banwari Lal and Another Versus State of Haryana and Others, 2021(3) RCR (Civil) 843 expressed his inability to controvert applicability of said judgment to present case, however, submits that appellant may not be granted interest for the delayed period and Authorities may be granted liberty to ascertain actual amount payable to the appellant. 5. Learned counsel for the appellant agrees to aforesaid arrangement. 6. In the wake of statement of both sides, the present appeal stands disposed of. It is made clear that appellant would not be entitled to interest for 958 days i.e. period of delay in filing appeal before this Court. 7. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 08.07.2026 Prince Chawla Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No PRINCE CHAWLA 2026.07.09 13:37 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document