acquired land. Thus, it cannot be concluded that the value of the land of the claimant should be computed at a rate lesser than the rates mentioned in the sale transaction at Exhibit-54. The decision of the Government of India in terms of Exhibit-47 also reflects that the acquired land had a reasonably good location and potential and was entitled to a higher compensation. Besides proving Exhibit-54, the claimant had also proved Exhibit-53, a special power of attorney, in relation to the same land. The witness Bharat had claimed compensation at the rate of Rs.60,000/- per acre and the Additional Collector had recommended compensation at the rate of Rs. 50,000/per acre vide Exhibit-48, to which the Ministry of Defence had sent its reply vide Exhibit-47. This witness had clearly stated in his evidence that the land at Exhibit-54 was situated at the backside of the acquired land and, in fact, at the time of acquisition there was no approach road to Gat No. 47. The claimant had also examined an expert, Ramchandra Krishnaji Dowale, an approved valuer, who in his statement, besides other factors, clearly stated that the acquired land was situated in the western portion of Thane. Yeoor road is a developed road and it abuts the suit land. In 1985, there was facility of water and light on the acquired land. The above documentary and oral evidence produced by the claimant could not be demolished by the
