J.S.Narang, J.

1. The land in the revenue estate of village Mehna Tehsil and district Bhatinda was acquired for the purpose of establishing Cantonment at Bhatinda. In this regard, notification under section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act (hereinafter referred to as "the Act") dated May 10, 1979 and the notification under Section 6 of the act dated October 4, 1979, had been issued accordingly. It may be mentioned that village Abadi was also acquired inclusive of the houses and tubewells which had been installed by the proprietors and other residents of the village for which separate award was given.

2. In the case at hand, the tubewell etc. of the claimants was assessed at the rate of Rs. 34,863/-. Being dissatisfied, reference under Section 18 of the Act had been made before the Reference Court which had been contested by the respondent. The plea of the respondent is that no objections had been submitted by the claimants before the Collector, as such he is estopped from claiming any further enhanced compensation before the Reference Court. From the pleadings of the parties, the issues had been framed and the parties have led their respective evidence. The claimants had produ