Judgment

SINGH, J.:- This appeal on certificate under Art. 133(1)(a) of the Constitution is directed against the Judgment and Order of the High Court of Orissa at Cuttack setting aside the order of the Subordinate Judge, Cuttack and reducing the amount of compensation awarded to the appellants.

2. The appellants are owners of plots in dispute which include Plots Nos. 177/16, 177/16-A, 177/17 and 177/17-A and situate in Village Jagbhairab having an area of about 12 acres. A notification under S. 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was issued on 2-2-67 and in pursuance thereof the appellants land along with other land was acquired by the Government for the purpose of construction of Aviation Research Centre at Charbatiya. The Collector awarded compensation to the appellants at the rate of Rs. 2,000/- per acre. On a reference made at the instance of the appellants the Subordinate Judge, Cuttack awarded compensation at the rate of Rs. 15,000/- per acre. On appeal by the respondents, the High Court modified the order of the Subordinate Judge and directed that the appellants be Paid compensation at the rate of Rs. 7,500/- per acre. Aggrieved, the appellants have preferred this appeal afte