J.C.SHAH, J.

(1) APPELLANTS in Appeal Nos. 196 & 197 of 1965 are Inamdars of Kappasoge and Debur villages in Nanjangud Taluk. Appellants in Appeal Nos. 198, 199 and 200 of 1965 are Inamdars of Gandnahalli, Chenga (Ghenganahalli) and Beeranahalli villages in Mysore District. The Mysore (Personal and Miscellaneous) Inams Abolition Act 1 of 1955 was brought into force with effect from 2/10/1955 and the Inams held by the appellants stood abolished. The appellants applied for determining compensation payable to them. In appeals against the orders made by Special Deputy Commissioner determining compensation, the High court of Mysore, confirmed the orders. With certificate granted by the High court these appeals are preferred .

(2) DURING the pendency of these appeals the appellants moved writ petition Nos. 188 & 189 of 1968 in this court challenging the constitutional validity of Mysore Act 1 of 1955. This court by order, dated 4/12/1968 dismissed the writ petitions. The question as to the vires of the Act which was sought to be raised in these appeals cannot, therefore, be agitated.

(3) THREE contentions survive for determination in these appeals-

(1) In assessi