As per the case facts multiple appeals were filed concerning land acquisition proceedings and the determination of compensation The reason for the appeal to the Supreme Court was to clarify ... the application of the Land Acquisition Act and the Act to ongoing proceedings The question arose whether land acquisition proceedings initiated under the old Act should continue under that Act or be governed by the provisions of the new Act especially concerning compensation Finally the Supreme Court held that for the purposes of a specific section of the Act proceedings under the old Land Acquisition Act shall be treated as initiated upon the publication of a notification under that Act When that specific clause of the Act is applicable the proceedings shall continue as per the old Act but only for the determination of compensation amount the provisions of the Act shall be applied Other issues involved in individual appeals are to be considered on their own merits