1996 INSC 0286
                                                    State of Kerala
                                                           Vs

                                                    George Joseph
                                       Civil Appeals Nos. 3649-50 of 1996
                                      (K. Ramaswamy, G. B. Pattanaik JJ)

                                                      12.02.1996
                                                        ORDER

1. Though notice was issued to the respondent, no unserved acknowledgment has been received so
far. Therefore, notice must be deemed to have been served on the respondent.
2. Leave granted.
3. The point in the case is no longer res integra. The award of the Collector is dated 27-3-1981 and
the notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 is of 26-9-1978. Therefore,
the respondent is not entitled to the payment of the additional amount under Section 23(1-A) of that
Act.
4. The appeals are accordingly allowed. The award to the above extent is set aside. No costs.