Whether the doctrine of public trust can be invoked by the Court for nullifying the decision taken by Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority (for short VUDA) to utilize 50 acres of land situated in Rushikonda Village of Visakhapatnam for a mega housing project in collaboration with private party is the question which arises for determination in this petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution by All India Trade Union Congress in the form of public interest litigation.

2. The facts necessary for deciding the aforementioned question, as culled out from the pleadings of the parties and documents produced by them are as under: (i)VideG.O.Ms.No.912,MA,dated 9-11-1987, the Government of Andhra Pradesh accorded administrative sanction for development of Satellite Townships in the areas falling within the jurisdiction of certain urban development authorities. On the same day, the State Government issued another order i.e., G.O.Ms. NO.913, MA and laid down the guidelines for preparation of plans and their implementation for establishment of Satellite Townships. Paragraphs 1,3,9, 11 and 12 of G.O.Ms.No.913, MA, dated9-11-1987, which have bearing on the decision of this petit