1. In both these appeals, Mr. Cyrus, learned counsel for the appellants, challenges the decrees and judgments of the learned Subordinate Judge of Mavelikara in L.A.R. Nos. 21/58 and 23/58 respectively, declining to recognise any title or interest in the respective appellants so as to entitle them to claim a share in the compensation amount awarded in proceedings taken under the provisions of the Travancore Land Acquisition Act (XI of 1089).

2. A.S. No. 42 of 1960 arises out of the decision rendered by the learned Subordinate Judge in L.A.R. No. 21/58, and the 5th defendant therein is the appellant. Similarly, A.S. 43/60 arises out of the decree and judgment of the learned judge rendered in L.A.R. No. 23/58, and the 2nd defendant therein is the appellant.

3. In view of the dispute that appears to have been raised regarding the title to the properties as well as the right to receive the compensation amount, there was a reference made by the concerned Land Acquisition Officer under S.27 of the Travancore Land Acquisition Act. There is no controversy before us between learned counsel appearing for the appellant, namely Mr. Cyrus, and learned counsel appearing for the responde