DADU YOGENDRA NATH SINGH Vs. COLLECTOR SEONI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal on certificate is directed against a judgment, dated May 4, 1968 of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh. It arises out of these facts:

(2.) Dissatisfied with the Collector's award, the appellants made an application under section 18 of the Act for reference to the District Court for enhancement of the compensation. The Collector accordingly made a reference. The additional District Judge, Seoni, who heard the reference, enhanced the compensation to Rs. 11,000/- per acre. In this way after adding solatium, he awarded to the appellants, herein, a total amount of Rs. 80,850/- together with interest at the rate of 6%.

(3.) Against that judgment, D/- 2-5-1967, of the Additional District Judge, an appeal was preferred by the Collector, to the High Court. The High Court accepted the appeal, set aside the award of the Additional District Judge and restored that of the Collector. The High Court however, granted a certificate under Articile 133 of the Constitution.