This appeal is focussed as against the judgment and decree dated 19.08.1992 passed in LAOP No.101 of 1984 on the file of the learned Subordinate Judge, Tiruvallur. For convenience sake, the parties are referred to here under according to their litigative status before the trial Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. A resume of facts, absolutely necessary and germane for the disposal of this appeal would run thus:

The Government vide the Notification dated 111. 1975 made under Section 4 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act, intended to acquire the land measuring an extent of 0.07-1/2 acres in Survey No.449/3A part in Ponneri Taluk, Chengalpattu District for the purpose of construction of a bridge across the Araniar River, Ponneri of Madras-Pulicat Road. After complying with the procedures, the Land Acquisition Officer acquired the land and passed an award dated 12.03.1979 assessing the compensation in a sum of Rs.167/-per cent. Being aggrieved by such awarding of the compensation, the land owner got the matter referred to the Sub Court under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act.

4. During enquiry, before the trial Court, the claimant Easwari Amm