L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J.

( 1 ) THE petitioners challenge the orders dated 11-11-1994 and 10-12-1997 passed by the District Collector, East godavari District at Kakinada, the 1st respondent and Commissioner of Survey, settlement and Land Records. Hyderabad, the 2nd respondent, respectively. The subject- matter of this writ petition has a background spread over several decades. Briefly stated, it is as under:

( 2 ) THROUGH a Sanad dated 21-11-1918, the Agent to Government of the erstwhile british Government granted rights and privileges of Muttedar in favour of one Chakka Lingam Dora, in respect of lands in as many as 74 villages, called as ducharti Mutta in Yellavaram division. East Godavari District. The Muttedar was conferred with the rights to enjoy the lands subject to the condition that he shall not alienate the same by gift, mortgage or sale and that he shall pay a sum of Rs. 1200. 00 towards Kattubadi. The Muttedar in turn had leased an extent of 100 acres of land in Buruguloddi village to one Tsalika ramanna and others. One of the lessees by name Tsalika Tirupathaiah relinquished his share and the same was granted on lease to one Palacherla Kondal Rao. The petitioners claim to

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