Michael Zothankhuma, J.

1. Heard Mr. P.D. Nair, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Ms. Zairemsangpuii, learned CGC appearing for the respondent Nos. 1 to 4 as well as Mrs. Linda L. Fambawl, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent Nos. 5 to 7.

The present 2 (two) writ petitions are being disposed of by this common Judgment & Order as the subject-matter in issue is the same.

The present controversy pertains to which law is to be applied for acquisition of land in the State of Mizoram. Whether land is to be acquired under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (herein after referred to as the "New L.A. Act, 2013") or the Mizoram (Land Acquisition, Resettlement & Rehabilitation) Act, 2016 (herein after referred to as the "Mizoram L.A. Act, 2016").

2. The brief facts of the case is that the petitioners are the landowners of lands located in Lunglawn area of Lunglei District which have been occupied by the security forces of the Union of India since 1966 without acquiring the same. Presently, these lands are under occupation of the Assam Rifles. The petitioners have, thus, been denied