L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J.

( 1 ) THE Convention of Baptist churches of Northern Circars (CBCNC), kakinada, held about Ac. 30. 00 of land in kakinada Town. The land is covered by an educational Institution, Father s Bungalow and Church. The petitioners contend that the CBCNC executed as many as 42 sale deeds alienating the land, which was covered by the Father s Bungalow.

( 2 ) WHEN the documents were presented for registration, the second respondent herein had demanded stamp duty and registration charge, over and above that was paid on the respective documents. Out of 42 purchasers, 15 have complied with such a demand and their respective sale deeds were released after registration. The documents relating to the petitioners herein, 13 in number, and others remained unregistered. The petitioners came forward to deposit the stamp duty and registration charges as demanded, for release of the sale deeds. However, the second respondent refused to accede to the request, on the ground that he has been instructed and informed by the first respondent, the Revenue divisional Officer not to release any sale deeds relating to the land in question. The petitioners challenge the said action and seek

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