1995 (8) TMI 337

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...., 1894 (for short, `the Act') acquiring a large extent of land for development of Delhi city was published on 6th April, 1964. The Land Acquisition Officer awarded compensation @ ₹ 5,000/- and ₹ 4,500/- per bigha by his award No.87 of 1980-81. On reference, the Civil Court, viz., the Additional District Judge, enhanced it by his award and decree dated 30th August, 1983 to ₹ 7....

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....sued obviously under Section 48 of the Stamp Act, by the Central Government fixing the market value for the purpose of registration at ₹ 60/- per sq. yard. This Court has considered the entire gamut of the operation of the relevant provisions of Stamp Act and S.23 (1) of the Act and held that the fixation by the Government of the amount under Stamp Act for fiscal purpose bears no relevance t....