( 1 ) SEVERAL questions of some importance have been raised in these appeals and connected writ appeals. Having regard to the questions involved in these matters, it is not necessary to State the fact of the matter in details. But, suffice it to say that for the purpose of construction of Nagarjuna Sagar Project, the State enacted Nagarjuna Sagar (Acquisition of Land) Act, 1956 (A. P. Act No. XXXII of 1956) (hereinafter called and referred for the sake of brevity as the said Act ). The said Act came into force with effect from 8-11-1956. Sections 3 and 3-A of the said Act read thus:"3. Acquisition of lands in Nagarjunasagar Project area:- The Government may acquire any land in the project area for a project purpose. (2) The acquisition shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Central Act I of 1894) (hereinafter in this Section referred to as the said Act), subject to the following modifications:- (1) For Section 11 of the said Act, the following Section shall be substituted, namely:-[11. Enquiry and award by Collector:- On the day so fixed, or on any other day to which the enquiry has been adjourned, the Collector shall proce