( 1 ) MFA nos. 593, 58 and 68 of 1986 are represented by one counsel and the lands involved arc survey nos. 118/4 b1, b2, b3 and b4 in all measuring 3 acres 18 guntas. In mfa No. 896 of 1985 the land involved is survey No. 118/5-a and 5-b measuring 5 acres 32 guntas. There is no dispute that all these lands abut each other and are situated in the outskirts of davanagere town. These lands were sought to be acquired under a preliminary notification dated 12th january, 1978. The Provisions of Section 17 (1) was invoked and it seems the possession was taken on 21st april, 1978. These lands were acquired for the purpose of putting up ksrtc bus stand and depot at davanagere. The land acquisition officer awarded a compensation at the rate of Rs. 5,000/- per acre on17th may, 1979. On reference the civil court has awarded the compensation at the rate of Rs. 30,000/- per acre as per its common judgment dated 30th october, 1984. Before proceeding further a few more basic facts may be clarified. The award of the land acquisition officer actually works out at about re. 1. 03 ps. Per square yard and the award of the reference court works out at Rs. 6. 20 ps. Per square y