1. Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. Today, at the very outset, Mr. S. Deb, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. S. Datta, learned counsel for the respondent - claimants represents before this court that they have been appearing in this matter on behalf of the respondent - claimants since 08.09.2023.

3. It is seen from the record that on all earlier occasions, Mr. P. K. Dhar, learned senior counsel appeared for the respondent - claimants. Whereas, Mr. P. Gautam, learned counsel appeared for the LA Collector.

4. This is an appeal under S.54 of the Land Acquisition Act , against the judgment and award dated 04.02.2019 passed by Ld. Land Acquisition Judge, Court No.4, West Tripura, Agartala in Misc (LA) 167 of 2014.

5. The brief facts of the appellant is that the land of the claimant was acquired by the O.P., L. A. Collector, West Tripura vide Notification No.F.9(13). REV / ACQ / / VI / 98, dt.17.07.1997 and subsequent another notification No. F.9(