K.K. Usha, J.

Claimants in L.A.R.187/97 on the file of the Court of Subordinate Judge, Thalassery, are the appellants. They challenge the judgment of the reference Court on the ground that the enhancement in land value granted was not sufficient. An extent of 0.0382 hectares (9.50 Cents) of garden land belonging to the appellants, was acquired for realignment of N.H.17. Under the award, Rs. 72,801 was granted for 91/2 Cents of acquired land and Rs. 99,839/- for the building thereon. Claimants contended that they are entitled to land value at the rate of Rs. 30,000/- per Cent and building should have been valued at Rs. 2,25,000/-. The basic document relied on in the award is one dated 18.9.1.993 relating to 0.0405 hectares of land. After deducting value of improvements on the land, land value was fixed at Rs. 11,50,500/- per hectare.

2. Ist claimant was examined on behalf of the claimants as Awl. He deposed that the acquired land lies abutting the National Highway. Near to the acquired land, there are various institutions like F.C.I godown, Canara Bank, Sreekoormba temple, Talkies etc. Muzhappilangad beach resort situates about 1 km. away from the acquired land. In Ext.Cl