M. Katju, J.—These four connected appeals are being disposed of by a common judgment.

2. Heard Sri B. D. Mandhyan learned counsel for the appellants and Sri Pankaj Mittal for respondents.

3. These appeals have been filed against the judgment of the IVth Additional District Judge, Meerut dated 25.5.1993 in Reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act by which compensation awarded in the award by Special Land Acquisition Officer dated 4.12.1987 has been enhanced from Rs. 9.92 paise to Rs. 74 per square yards for the land acquired.

4. The respondent in First Appeal No. 522 of 1993 Khushi Ram was Bhumidhar of Khasra No. 24 area 7 bigha 3 biswa and 3 biswansi in village Latifpur Baraut, district Bagpat. This land was acquired for the Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti, Baraut and an award was given on 4.12.1987 under Section 11 of the Land Acquisition Act. Aggrieved against the award Khushi Ram filed a reference application and the matter was referred to the court below for enhancement of the compensation. It was alleged by Khushi Ram that the compensation awarded is much less than the market value of the land. It was alleged that the said land is adjacent to Gurana Bara