P.C. Verma, J.

1. Both these appeals arise of the same judgment and order passed by the Reference Court and similar questions are involved for determination in these appeals, therefore, they are being decided by this common judgment.

2. First Appeal No. 175 of 2001 has been preferred by the claimant/appellant against the judgment and award dated 30-5-1989 passed by the III Additional District Judge, Nainital in Land Acquisition Case No. 104 of 1983, Singh and Company v. Collector, Nainital, whereby the reference made by the Collector, Nainital under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act was allowed partly and the claimant was held entitled for compensation of Rs. 15,89,072.00 for the acquired land and Rs. 2,01,600.00 for the trees and buildings and on these amounts solatium at the rate of 30% along with interest @ 12% per annum on the increased amount of compensation from the date of possession of the acquired property till the date of payment, whereas First Appeal No. 673 of 2001 has been preferred by the Collector, Nainital (respondent in First Appeal No. 175 of 2001) against the aforesaid judgment and award dated 30-5-1989 passed in L.A. Case No. 104 of 1983 for setting a