( 1 ) THIS writ petition is filed challenging the proceedings No. 16417 dated 11-9-1997, issued by the Executive Engineer, Nellore, Central Division. The writ petition also further seeks a declaration that the action of respondent nos. 1, 2 and 3 in trying to disturb the petitioner s lease regarding the land in S. No. 259 of old Mallappa Kalva, near Sunday Market, Nellore, measuring 50 X 20 = 1000 Sq. Ft. , as illegal.

( 2 ) IN the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it is stated that the petitioner has been given the land bearing S. No. 259 of Old Mallappa Kalva, near Sunday Market, Nellore Town measuring 50 X 20 = 1000 Sq. ft, on the basis of the proceedings No. 16417 dated 11 -9-1997, by the Executive Engineer, central Division, Nellore, for a period of one year from the date of the grant, for the purpose of a shop, for working as mechanic. The petitioner is the person belonging to the Scheduled Caste and even the Hon ble Minister for Technical education recommended the petitioner s case for allotment of the said land. The petitioner paid Rs. 5,000. 00 and also paid Rs. 1300. 00 as security deposit vide treasury challan No. 1755 and thereafter, the