(1) THIS appeal, by special leave, arises from the judgment of the learned Single Judge of the High court of Rajasthan, dated 22/7/1987 made in Revision No. 265 of 1983 and batch.

(2) THE notification under Section 52 of the Rajasthan Urban Improvement Act, 1959 for short the Act, was published in the State Gazette on 10/10/1974 acquiring an extent of 39,875 acres of land for urban development. Possession of the land was taken on 10/10/1974. Though the appellant had claimed larger amount, the Additional Collector in his Award dated 18/4/1980 determined the market value @ Rs. 13.50 per sq. yd. Feeling aggrieved, the appellants carried the matter in appeal under Section 54 of the Act claiming additional amount of compensation and also solatium and interest. The government also filed appeals against the order of the Collector awarding 10% interest. The District Judge by his common award and decree dated 9/2/1983 determined the compensation @ Rs. 49.50 per sq, yd. and reduced the interest from 10% to 6% from 10/10/1974. Still further aggrieved, the appellants carried the matter in revision to the High court. The appellants revision is 498 of 1983, the High court by a com