1. This Writ Petition is filed for a Writ of Certiorari for quashing order dt.5.10.2002 passed by Respondent No.1.

2. Heard Sri Gudapati Venkateswara Rao, learned Counsel for the petitioner, and Sri M. Balasubrahmanyam, learned Counsel representing respondent Nos.3 and 4. No one appeared for respondent Nos.1 and 2 nor any record has been produced on their behalf.

3. The petitioner is the brother-in-law of respondent No.4 as he has married the latter’s sister. The property in question was owned by one Gundu Atchanna, father-in-law of respondent No.3 and grand-father of respondent No.4. Prior to 1994, the name of Atchanna was existing in the revenue record as the owner and possessor of the land. After his demise, the name of the petitioner was entered in the record of rights by respondent No.2 in the year 1994. According to the petitioner, he was brought up by Gundu Atchanna from the age of ten years and given his grand-daughter, i.e., daughter of late Suryanarayana in marriage. It is his further case that in the family partition that has taken place, the lands in question were given to him. Respondent Nos.3 and 4, who are not residing in the village where the lands are sit