1. I am hearing the two petitions together and disposing of the same by a common order, as it relates to the same holding. The petitioners in CRP. No. 1604 of 1977 are the tenants in respect of the property. The landlord's right in respect of which assignment is sought for has vested in the State oft 1st January 1970. Suo motu proceedings were initiated under S.72B(3) of -Act 1 of 1964. The Land Tribunal by its order, dated 23rd August 1973 held that the petitioners are cultivating tenants of the property and that they are entitled to apply for assignment of the land. The order of assignment was accordingly passed, where the purchase price was fixed at Rs 19,208.85. There was also direction there that a sum of Rs. 6,750 with interest thereon was to be deducted and the balance alone being payable to the landlords. But in Form I statement issued under sub-section (5) of S.72F of the Act, though the figure Rs. 19,208.85 was incorporated in the appropriate part (two places) the deduction of Rs. 6,750 was not made. Therefore the tenants filed appeal, A. A. 1787/1973 before the Appellate Authority seeking alteration and clarification on the above points. The Appellate Authori