PREETA SINGH vs HARYANA URBAN DEVELOPMENT AUTH. .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 2(aa) of the Punjab Urban Estates (Sale of Sites) Rules, 1965, the respondents had the authority to demand an additional payment from the appellants for the sale of land, as the additional price is determined based on enhanced compensation awarded by the court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court found no illegality in the respondents' actions, affirming that the appellants were liable for all costs associated with the land acquisition and development. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed with no costs awarded.