( 1 ) IN this case the petitioner seeks a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to apply the provisions of Land Acquisition Act and pay compensation to the petitioner in respect of the petitioner s land measuring about 50 acres in Sy. Nos. 1160/a-2 and 1160/a-3 situated at Nandaluru village Nandaluru Mandal, Cuddapah District.

( 2 ) THE learned Counsel for the petitioner Mr. Y. Krishna Reddy, submits that the petitioner is the Bishop of Cuddapah Diocese Mariapuram Cuddapah district, and that the Rayalaseema Benevolent Society, Nandaluru is a part and parcel of Cuddapah Diocese of which the petitioner is the Bishop, and it is under his control and supervision. It is submitted that the land measuring about ac. 25. OOinsurveyno. 1162/a2 and Ac. 25. OOinsurveyno. 1160/a3 situatedat nandalur village, Rajampet taluk, Cuddapah District, has been alienated by the government in G. O. Ms. No. 179, (Revenue q Department) dated 6th february, 1981 in favour of the President, Rayalaseema Benovelent Society, nandalur village for establishing an independent Boys and Girls Residential school for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Orphans and Distitutes on payment of market value at the rat

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