Mr. K. Kannan, J.: - All the three appeals are connected. RFA No.1900 of 1980 and RFA No.292 of 1981 arise out of acquisition proceedings dated 23.07.1975, while RFA No.465 of 1984 arises out of acquisition dated 24.09.1981. RFA No.1900 of 1980 deals with the issue of jurisdiction of the Reference Court to enter upon an adjudication regarding the apportionment on the basis of rival claims to title and for enhancement, while RFA Nos.292 of 1981 and 465 of 1984 deal with the issue of adequacy of compensation. RFA No.1900 of 1980 arises against the order of the Additional District Judge, Karnal, whereby the Additional District Judge held that there was no need for interfering with the compensation awarded by the Land Acquisition Collector while also holding at the same time that the petitioners 2 to 4, namely, Vidya Bhushan, Bimla Chaudhry, Nidhi Mehta, had no right, title or interest in the land and that the property belonged only to the first petitioner Ranbir Singh along with respondents 2 to 4, who were Ravi Raj Chaudhry, Shanti Devi and Rama Mehra. The appeal is filed by the petitioners 2 to 4, who were found to be not the owners of the property.

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