The appellant is the owner of an agricultural land to an extent of 0.54.5 hectares in survey No.74/1 and an extent of 0.29.0 hectares in survey No.74/2 of Vedal Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. The said land was acquired under the Provisions of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997 (T.N.Act 10 of 1999). Even though the respondent was called for private negotiation and was offered Rs.6,500/- per cent, the respondent was not agreeable to the said offer and subsequently, an award has been passed on 05.10.2015, fixing compensation at Rs.6,500/- per cent. The said order was challenged before the learned single Judge. It was contended before the learned single Judge that the compensation has to be determined as per the new Act. After hearing the parties, the learned single Judge set aside the award in respect of the respondent and remanded the matter to the Land Acquisition Officer to quantify the compensation either through private negotiation or by holding an enquiry and pass orders as per the new Act. The said order is being challenged before this Court.
