ORDER

1. Leave granted.

2. A notification under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act was published in the State Gazette on 24-1-1980 acquiring a total extent of 56 acres, 5 kanals and 11 marlas of land for establishment of a grain market. The Land Acquisition Officer by his award dated 21-2-1982 determined the market value at Rs 24,000 per acre up to a belting of 22 karams and for rest of the land he determined the market value @ Rs 20,000 per acre. On reference, the Additional District Judge enhanced the market value by his award and decree dated 15-6-1984 at Rs 1,60,000 per acre up to 22 karams at the rate of Rs 1000 per marla and for rest of the land he determined compensation at the rate of Rs 50,000 per acre. However, on further appeal while the High Court confirmed determination of the compensation up to 22 karams at the rate of Rs 1,60,000 per acre, enhanced the market value for the remaining land to Rs 65,000 per acre with the statutory benefits by its judgment and decree dated 15-10-1985. The State did not file appeals. However, still not being satisfied, two of the claimants filed these appeals by special leave.

3. The first question that arises, as strenuously contended