K.A. Swami, C.J.

These writ appeals are preferred against the order dated 19. 1991 passed by the learned single Judge in W.P.Nos.6001 of 1990, 14396,15994 and 15995 of 1988. W.A.Nos.28 to 31 of 1992 are by the State of Tamil Nadu and the Sub Collector, Coimbatore against the common order dated 19. 1991 by the learned single Judge in W.P.Nos.6001 of 1990, 14396, 15994, 15995 of 1988. Whereas W. A.Nos.37 to 40 of 1992 are also preferred against the very same order by V.L.B. Trust, Kuniamuthur, Coimbatore District for whose benefit the acquisition in question is made. All these writ petitions are decided by a common order. Learned single Judge has allowed the writ petitions and quashed the acquisition proceedings. Hence, the State Government and V.L.B. Trust have come up in these writ appeals.

2. In the light of the contentions urged by both sides, the following points arise for consideration:

(i) Whether the time gap between the publication of the notification in the Official Gazette under Sec.4(l) of the Act on 211. 1984 and publication of the substance of the said notification in the locality on 211. 1985 have vitiated the acquisition proceedings?

(ii) Whether the time