MUZAFFAR HUSSAIN ATTAR, J.

1. The petitioners have called in question the Notification issued under section 4(1) of State Land Acquisition Act by the Collector, Land Acquisition (NHW) four laning, dated 20th May, 2014, inter alia on the ground that the Notification has not been published in the manner prescribed u/s 4(1) of Land Acquisition Act and objections filed by the petitioners have not been considered.

2. Respondents have filed the reply affidavit.

3. Mr. G. A. Lone, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners referred to the aforesaid Notification and submitted that same has not been published in two Newspapers as is mandate contained in Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act. Learned Counsel submitted that in terms of the section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, the Notification has to be affixed at convenient places in the locality and it is to be known by beat of drum as also through the local Panchayats and Patwaries. Learned counsel also referred to Section 5(A) of the Land Acquisition Act and submitted that the objections of the interested persons are required to be considered and objectors are to be given opportunity of hearing either through pleader or b