ORDER

Notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act 1 of 1894 (for short, the Act ) was published on January 29, 1982 acquiring a total extent of 193 kanals 3 marlas of land situated in village Lamin in Punjab State for construction of Hydel Channel. The Land Acquisition Collector awarded compensation at the rate of Rs. 16,000/- per acre and also awarded 5% additional amount thereon with solatium and interest. On reference the Additional District Judge in his award and decree dated December 13, 1983 enhanced the compensation to Rs. 30,000/- per acre. On appeal, the High Court reduced the compensation to the amount awarded by the Land Acquisition Collector by judgment and decree dated February 25, 1985. Thus, this appeal by special leave.

2. It is contended by the learned counsel for the appellants that the High Court has committed grievous error in reducing the compensation from Rs. 30,000/- to Rs. 16,000/- per acre. It is contended that Exts. A-12 and 13, the sale deeds of February 12, 1981 and 30th March, 1981 respectively executed one year prior to the date of acquisition would show that the market value of which