Judgment

MITTER,, J.

( 1 ) THESE two appeals by certificate from a common judgment of the High court of Allahabad arise out of certain land acquisition proceedings in the District of Rampur.

( 2 ) THE facts relevant for the disposal of the appeals are as follows. On 15/10/1960 the government of Uttar Pradesh issued a notification purporting to be one under Section 4 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to the effect that "the land mentioned in the schedule is needed for a public purpose". The notification further showed that "the governor being of opinion that the provisions of Ss. (1) of Section 17 of the said Act are applicable to the land, is further pleased under Ss. (4) of the said section to direct that the provisions of Section 5-A of the Act shall not apply". The schedule to the notification reads as follows :"scheduledistrict pargana mauza approximate for what purpose required.

area.

for the rehabilitation of

displaced families from

east Pakistan, under the

ministry of Rehabilitation,

government of India.

Note.-The plan of the land may be inspected in the office of the Collector, Rampur. "

( 3 ) THIS was followed by a notification under Section 6 (1) of