( 1 ) THIS batch of writ appeals is preferred against the judgment of a learned single Judge dismissing a batch of writ petitions. The petitioners (appellants) challenged the proceedings for acquisition of their lands, including buildings thereon, initiated by the Government for purposes of Trimula Tirupati Devasthanams (T. T. D. ).

( 2 ) TIRUMALA is one of the important pilgrim-centres in the country. The shrine of Sree Venkateswara attacts thousands of pilgrims every day from all over the country. On particular days the influx is very high, in particular on the eve of "brahmotsavam". The temple is located on Tirumala Hills. There are four Mada Streets constituting four sides of a Square, called south Mada Street , east Mada Street , north Mada Street , and west Mada Street . The temple proper abuts South Mada Street. Immediately to the rear of the temple and on its western side is, what is called "theertha Katta Street". The four Mada Streets and the buildings and structures abutting on both sides thereof constitute the centre piece of the Temple Town. On certain festival occasions the deity of Sree Venkateswara is taken in procession along the streets, when