MILAP CHANDRA, J.

( 1 ) THESE appeals are against similar awards passed by the learned Civil Judge, Sri Ganaganagar dated August 11, 1980 under section 26, Rajasthan Land Acquisition Act, 1953 (hereinafter to be called as the Rajasthan Act ). The first five appeals have been filed by the State of Rajasthan against the claimants impleading the Urban Improvement Trust (now Municipal Council), Sri Ganganagar as pro forma respondent. The last appeal has been filed by the claimant for the enhancement of the amount of compensation and grant of solatium and interest. The facts of the cases are similar. They may be summarized thus.

( 2 ) WITH a view to remove residential difficulties of the inhabitants of Sri Ganaganagar, adjoining agricultural fields of Chak No. 2e, 3e and 6e were acquired by the State of Rajasthan. The Land Acquisition Officer, Sri Ganganagar calculated compensation @ Rs. 4,775/- per bigha by its award dated October 15, 1976. Aggrieved with his awards, claimants moved applications under section 17 of the Rajasthan Act for making references to the District Court, Sri Ganaganagar, Subsequently, they were transferred to the Civil Judge, Sri Ganganagar who was also