This appeal has been filed against the judgment and decree dated 29.10.91 passed by Shri OP Lytand, Special Judicial Officer, Meghalaya, Shillong in LA Case No.31 (M) to 36 (M) of 1990.

2. The brief facts are as follows : The Collector Mawkyrwat Sub-Division on behalf of the PWD Department acquired some of land for construction of Explosive Magazine at Mawten Village near Mawkyrwat. The Collector gave the award as follows :

(a) Paddy field … Rs.9/-per sq.m.

(b) Forest Land ... Rs.4/- per sq. m.

(c) Arable Land ... Rs.3/-per sq. m.

3. Compensation was paid to all the interested parties. There was 13 interested parties. All of them received compensation money and out of it, 6 persons claimed the enhancement by filing an application under section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act. Accordingly, 6 Misc. Cases were registered. They are as follows :

(i) Shri Wardington Lyngdoh - Misc Case No.31 (M)/90

(ii) Shri Dwelishen Kharlyngdoh - Misc Case No. 32 (M)/90

(iii) Ka Kriep Nongsiej - Misc Case No. 33 (M)/90

(iv) Ka Shering Nongsiej - Misc Case No. 34 (M)/90

(v) Ka Kbintina Tongwah - Misc Case No. 35 (M)/90

(vi) Shri Leningstar Tongwah - Misc Case No. 36 (M)/90

4. The learned Special