SURESHWAR THAKUR, J.

1. Since both the writ petitions relate to a common relief, besides relate to a common impugned order Annexure P-8. Therefore, they are amenable to be decided through a common verdict.

Factual Background.

2. Admittedly through notification No. 10/6/99-4T(3)/4308, dated 31.03.2000, issued by the Government of Punjab, Department of Civil Aviation (Annexure P-1), the petition lands became acquired, for a public purpose, relating to the extension and development of Rajasansi Aerodrome into an International Aerodrome, and also relating to the setting up of a full-fledged Cargo Complex, at village Schinder (H.B. No. 346) and Heir (H.B.No. 347), Tehsil Amritsar-II, District Amritsar.

3. Admittedly, the said notification became issued in terms of Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (hereinafter for short called as the 'Act of 1894”). The notification for acquisition, as revealed by Annexure P-1, and also as admitted in reply filed to the instant petition by co-respondents No. 2 and 3, thus was made, through recoursing being made to the provisions, as, contemplated in Section 17 (2) of the 'Act of 1894'. It is also admitted besides is revealed from the impugned Anne