Rs.9,94,612/- is due as on 31.03.2007. However, he has not credited the amount subsequently paid as per challan for Rs.4,18,347/-. Therefore, if that amount is deducted, the balance amount as on 31.03.2007 comes to Rs.5,76,265/-. But the State has got a contention that he has adjusted the amount of interest as against the amount earlier deposited which is contrary to the provisions of the Act. We agree that as far as the land acquisition amount is concerned in the EP, the amount paid cannot be adjusted towards interest first. At the same time, the petitioner is also entitled for a reasonable rate of interest on the amount which became due as on the date of sale. But, subsequently, the State has also deposited amounts. Therefore, we direct that after making lawful adjustment of the amounts deposited by the State on the relevant dates, the balance outstanding should fetch reasonable interest @ 8% on the amount due till the last pie is paid. Therefore, re-calculation of the amount due to the respondent will be made by the court below and the balance amount arrived at shall be paid by the State within one month from the date of such determination. On
