JUDGMENT:

P. Naveen Rao, J.

Heard learned Government Pleader for Appeals and Sri T.L. Krishna Prasad, learned counsel appearing for respondents 2 and 3.

2. Acs.11.20 guntas of land in Survey No.257/1 of Waridyal village of Kollapur Mandal, Mahabubnagar District, was acquired for the purpose of relocating temples submerged in Srisailam Irrigation Project. The Land Acquisition Officer determined the market value as Rs.5,000/- per acre. Not satisfied with the compensation determined by the Land Acquisition Officer, claimant sought reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for enhancement of the compensation. The reference was registered as L.A.O.P.No.308 of 1996 in the Court of Senior Civil Judge at Nagarkurnool. By order dated 30.09.2005, learned Senior Civil Judge enhanced the market value to Rs.15,000/- per acre, awarded solatium at 30% on the enhanced amount, interest @ 4% per annum from the date of taking possession of land for a period of one year and thereafter @ 15% per annum on the enhanced compensation amount and solatium till the enhanced compensation amount is paid or deposited into the Court. Aggrieved thereby, the present appeal is preferred.

3. According