1. Heard Sri Rakesh Sanghi, the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Advocate General for the respondents.

2. The Joint Collector, Hyderabad (the 2nd respondent) by proceedings bearing reference No. B2/9004/94, dated 16.12.1995 (the impugned order), in an appeal preferred by the State represented by the 4th respondent [u/Sec. 24 of the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana Area) Abolition of Inams Act 1955 (for short Inams Abolition Act)], set aside the order of the 3rd respondent in proceedings bearing reference No. B/4867/93, dated 25.08.1994.

3. The petitioners herein applied for Occupancy Rights Certificate (ORC) in respect of an extent of Ac.5.29 gt, in Sy.No. 102/1 of Hakimpet village (the schedule lands) claiming to be inamdars of the property, granted as inam towards performing “Neerudi” service. The 3rd respondent granted ORC to the petitioners, by the order dated 25-08-1994.

4. Aggrieved thereby the State preferred an appeal u/Sec. 24 (1) of the Inams Abolition Act, to the 2nd respondent. The 2nd respondent allowed the State’s appeal.

The case of the petitioners :-

1) The petitioners and their ancestors are in occupation of the schedule lands, granted to their an