S. Roy, J.

All these applications arise out of a common order dated 3.3.1972 passed by the learned Subordinate Judge, Chaibasa, exercising the power of the Special Land Acquisition Judge.

2. Some lands of village Karudih, police station Seraikela, District Singhbhum was acquired and award in respect of the same was drawn up in the name of Raja Adhya Pratap Singh Deo. The awardee being not satisfied with the amount of compensation filed an application under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, claiming higher compensation. The Collector referred the same to the District Judge. During the pendency of the reference the awarded died on 22.12.1969 leaving behind his son, daughters and other legal representatives who are parties to these applications.

3. Sudhendra Narayan Singh Deo, one of the sons of the awardee, filed an application in the court below for substitution of the names of all the legal representatives of the deceased awardee, but subsequently Sudhendra Narayan Singh Deo filed an application for substitution or his name only on the ground that the other legal representatives were not taking any interest. His name was accordingly substituted. Bhupendra Narayan Singh D