JUDGMENT Amreshwar Pratap Sahi and Vivek Kumar Birla,JJ. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the application under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 is pending. A reference was decided on 18.12.1999. The application aforesaid was filed on 10.12.2008 after 9 years. 3. We find that it is highly belated. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has relied on the judgment in the case of Girimallappa Vs. Special Land Acquisition Officer M and MIP and another, 2012 (11) SCC Page 548. From paragraph 7 of the said judgment we find that the Court has observed that a pragmatic view should be taken keeping in view the fact that such a provision has been made for such tenure holders who fall within the category of "little Indians". However, the said judgment does not travel beyond the same and it does not allow any concession on the issue of limitation as a matter of right. 5. Even otherwise the aforesaid judgment reflects on the relief that can be given to "little Indians" and not to persons like the petitioners who are living in Mumbai and are seeking the advantage of more concession. No material except bald averments has been brought on record to substantiate the status of the petitioners. They do not fall within the definition of "little Indians". 6. The petition, therefore, lacks merit and is barred by laches. It is accordingly rejected.