(1.) THIS application under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is directed against the order of the Collector (respondent No. 2) refusing to make a reference under Section 18 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act of 1894 (hereinafter called the 'Act'). The impugned order is at Annexure A/14.
(2.) THE material and admitted facts are as follows :
(3.) THE material portion of Section 18 (1) reads as follows :