( 1 ) AS the reliefs sought in these two writ petitions are identical we are inclined to dispose of the same by this common judgment. The petitioners in Writ Petition 338/91 is an organisation styled as public vigilance represented by one Y. Bharadwaj, its Joint Secretary. The Organisation claims to be interested in protecting rights and privileges of citizens. The petitioner in Writ Petition 1638/91 is Sri K. Ananta Rao, an advocate practising in this High Court.

( 2 ) AN extent of 42 acres and 25 guntas of site at Malakpet, Hyderabad city, commonly known as "mahboob Mansion" was acquired by the State government for the Andhra Pradesh Housing Board for the purpose of construction of housing-cum-market complex, and the site was handed-over to the Housing Board on 21st January 1980. Proceedings were initiated for acquisition in May, 1972 for implementation of the housing scheme. The housing Board negotiated with the owners of the Mahboob Mansion who were members of the royal family of the erstwhile Nizam of Hyderabad, settled the price at Rs. 21/- per square yard and requested the Government to acquire the land. Permission was accorded to the Housing Board by the Gov