Judgment

A. N. RAY, C.J.I. :- This appeal is by certificate from the judgment dated 27 November 1967 of the Patna High Court.

2. The appeal arises out of an award dated 1 March 1962 passed by the District Judge of Singhbhum at Chaibassa as an arbitrator under Section 19 of the Defence of India Act, 1939 (hereinafter referred to as the Act).

3. The property of the appellant was requisitioned. He claimed compensation. The matter was referred to the arbitrator.

4. Before the arbitrator the appellant claimed compensation under several heads amounting to Rupees 1,07,130. The two important claims were first, compensation for damages to building was assessed by the appellant at Rs. 34,000 and second, interest was claimed for Rs. 15,216.

5. The other heads under which the appellant claimed compensation were for Galvanised iron Water Pipes at Rs. 20,000 and compensation for removal of entire electric wirings and fittings at Rupees 20,000.

6.The arbitrator awarded Rs. 10,000 as compensation for damages to building. He also gave interest slightly in excess of the amount claimed. He also awarded a sum of Rs.8,000 for Galvanised Iron Water Pipes.

7. An appeal was preferred to the High Court by the G