ASHUTOSH KUMAR , J.

1. Both the appeals are being dealt with and disposed of by this common judgment.

2. The appellants have challenged the judgment of the Reference Court dated 20.08.2014 passed in LAC No.159/2011 whereby the compensation with respect to the acquired land, measuring 2 bighas and 16 biswas out of File No./Khata No.621/2/3/2/2/1 min (2-16) in Bahapur Village in favour of respondents Nos.1 to 4 was directed to be distributed amongst them equally along with the accrued interest over the awarded amount. By the aforesaid judgment, the objections and claims of the other interested persons including the appellants were dismissed.

3. A brief background of facts would be necessary before delving into the subject matter of the present appeals.

4. Land measuring 28 bighas was purchased by respondent No.1 (IP No.1) against sale consideration from Prithi Nath in the year 1956 by a registered sale deed dated 24.11.1956. The lands stood recorded and mutated in the name of respondent No.1 on 18.12.1962. Subsequently, respondents Nos.1 to 4 became the recorded owners and by virtue of such title, they staked claims over all kinds of rights under the law in various fora. Out of