JUDGMENT :- This appeal, by the Collector, Bilaspur, is directed against an order of the learned Additions District Judge Bilaspur, whereby, on three references, under S. 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, the compensation, payable for 'acquisition of property, was enhanced, by Rs. 28,934.75 P.

2. Land and buildings, situated in Bilaspur town, were acquired, in connection with the construction of Bhakra Reservoir. The major part of the property, acquired, was owned, exclusively, by Smt. Reshmu, since deceased, and her sons, Oaulat Ram and Nauria Mal, respondents, and the rest was owned by them, jointly, with other persons. The Collector awarded compensation with respect to the acquisition of property. Smt. Reshmu and Daulat Ram and Nauria Mal, respondents, did not accept the award. Each of them filed a separate reference, putting forth objections, against the award qua her or his own share in the property, acquired. The three references were forwarded to the Court for determination.

3. The learned Additional District Judge, Bilaspur consolidated the three references, held one trial and disposed of them by one order.

4. The objections taken up, against the award, in the three ref