( 1 ) THIS petition has been heard along with M. P. No. 1169 of 1974 (Sardar Bahu and another v. The State of Madhya Pradesh and 2 others), since both the petitions are based on similar facts and common grounds and are against the common notifications under Sections 4 and 6 of the Land Acquisition Act. Shri s. L. Jain, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, in both the cases, had also made the statement that the arguments put forth in this petition will also be adopted for the other petition, i. e. M. P. No. 1169/ 74. Under these circumstances, the order passed in this case will also govern the disposal of M. P. No, 1169/74.

( 2 ) CERTAIN agricultural lands belonging to the petitioners in both the cases have been acquired in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act for the purposes of establishing industry in Sagar district and the said purpose has been declared as public purpose for which acquisition has been made by the state Government Notifications under Sections 4 and 6 have been issued on 79-1974 and 17/9/1974 respectively and they were published in the Madhya pradesh Gazette dated 13/9/1974 and 27/9/1974 accordingly.

( 3 ) THE petit