12874/2007, who are the widow and children of the Original owner are the owners of the property. No notices were issued to them. So, they are prevented from filing any objection to Sections 9(1) and 9 (3) notices and make claim for enhancement, under Section 18 of the Act. It is also submitted by the learned Government Pleader that both the cases were referred to the Sub Court, Alappuzha, under Section 31 (2) of the Act, and the amounts were deposited. So, instead of quashing the award passed in favour of a dead person and directing the Sub Judge to return the records to the Land Acquisition Officer for passing a fresh award, I am of the considered view that in the interest of justice, the petitioners can be permitted to file an application under Section 18 of the Act claiming enhancement within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment, and with a direction to the Land Acquisition Officer to receive the same, in case, it is filed within the time allowed, treat the same as one filed within the time limit provided under Section 18 of the Act, and refer the case under Section 18 of the Act, also to the Sub Court, to be incorporated with reference letter already issued in respect of the property of Jose Thomas under Section 31(2) of the Act. It is open to the petitioners to file a petition before the Court of Subordinate Judge, wherein, the land
