Judgment

BHAGWATI, J. :- This appeal arises out of proceedings for determination of compensation in respect of acquisition of certain areas of land in survey Numbers 6, 9, 10 and 11 under two different notifications issued under section 4 followed by notifications under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The first notification under Section 4 was issued on 30th October 1951 in respect of an area of approximately 4 acres of land, while the second notification under Section 4 was issued on 28th January 1954 in respect of an other area of approximately 4 acres, both the areas being out of the same block of land comprising Survey Numbers 6, 9, 10 and 11. The Land Acquisition Officer awarded Re. 1/- per sq. yard for good land and 25 paise per sq. yard for bad land as and by way of compensation for the acquisition under both the notifications. The appellants who are admittedly the owner of both the areas acquired under the two notifications carried the matter by way of reference to the District Court under Section 18 and the District Court increased the amount of compensation to Rs. 3.75 per sq. yard for good land and Rs. 2/- per sq. yard for bad land. This enhancement did not s