P.R. Shivakumar, J

The appeal and the cross objection are directed against the judgment and award of the learned Subordinate Judge, Cuddalore dated 14. 1997 made in L.A.O.P. No.108 of 1993. The State through the Referring Officer has preferred Appeal Suit No.966 of 1997 challenging the award of enhanced compensation whereas the claimant has preferred cross objection No. 58 of 1998 challenging the said award contending that the amount awarded by the Court is inadequate and claiming further enhancement of compensation.

2. An extent of 4.01 acres comprised in Survey Nos.63/3B and 63/5B belonging to the claimant (respondent in appeal/cross objector) was sought to be acquired by the Government for a public purpose i.e. for providing house sites to the members of Adhidravida community in Varakkalpattu village, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore District. The draft notification under Section 4(i) of the Land Acquisition Act was approved by the Government on 30.8.1993 and the same was published in the official gazette on 11. 1983. After conducting enquiry under Section 5-A of the Land Acquisition Act, the Government rejected the objections and decided to proceed with the acquisition. Ac