08. There is no dispute that by way of the notification issued under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 on 17.12.2003, a tract of land measuring 0.09 acre [of bastu class] was acquired from the referring claimant (the cross-objector) for construction of National Highway No.44A. The said land is situated in Mouja-Moynama and recorded in Khatian No.24, Plot No.227(P). From the assessment sheet, it appears that the Land Acquisition Collector considered the land valuation chart of the Dhalai District for purpose of determining the land rate as acquired from the referring claimant. According to the relevant land valuation chart, the land falling within the category of bastu class is rated at Rs.80,000/- per kani and accordingly the compensation has been assessed. In the Form No.10 which is utilised for purpose of the standing properties on the acquired land, it appears that 3 katcha viti, 3 varandah were assessed and the total compensation for loss on that account was assessed at Rs.12,761/whereas for the felling of the trees or plants standing on the said acquired land, a sum of Rs.4012/- was granted. Trees or plants which were standing on the acquired land are not crop cash or the valuable trees. Those are coconut, betel-nut, bamboo, pineapple, banana, guava, papaya and jackfruit.
