( 1 ) THIS writ petition is filed by onev. Shantha Kumari and 9 others. The writ affidavit was sworn in by one Ch. Muralikrishna, s/o late ch. Ramanadham. In this writ petition the proceedings of the first respondent in no. D5/3467/72 dt. 17-8-1996 is assailed on the ground of illegality, arbitrary and without jurisdiction.

( 2 ) THE averments made in the writ affidavit are briefly narrated as follows: It is stated by the petitioners that they are the owners of plot Nos. 1, 3, 5, 8, 17, 18, 27, 29, 30, 53 and 54 situated at part of survey number 49/7 Gajularamaram village, Qutubullapur mandal, Ranga Reddy District. The petitioners purchased individual plots on various dates from 1968 to 1993 under various sale deeds and acquired title, the details of which have been shown in annexure-I. It is further stated by the petitioners that an extent of five acres in Sy. No. 49 was allotted in favour of one Smt. Sharada Bai by the Tahsildar, Medchal in his proceedings no. A3/9765/1960 dt. 21-3-1961. The said permission was granted by the Tahsildar under the Laoni Rules subject to condition that after Podhi work is completed and after assessments are fixed by the department on