Since the subject-matter of both the writ petitions is inter-connected, they are heard together and are being disposed of by this common order. For the sake of convenience, the parties shall be referred to by their status in W.P. No. 9198 of 2001. BRIEF FACTS OF THE CASE IN W.P. No. 9198 of 2001

2. The petitioners, who are the sons and grand-daughter of one late Sri. G.V.L.S. Sarma respectively, filed writ petition in W.P. No. 9198 of 2001, praying the Court to grant the following relief: To issue a Writ, order or direction, preferably one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus declaring the orders passed by the 2nd respondent in ULC Appeal No. Hyd. 17/2001 dated 28.04.2001, confirming the order of the 3rd respondent in proceedings No.E2/382/74, dated 08.11.2000, as illegal, void and arbitrary and consequently set aside the same and pass such other order or orders as the Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.

3. Petitioner No.1, who swore to the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition states that his father late Sri. G.V.L.S. Sarma had purchased land in an extent of Acs. 16.23 guntas and 115 Sq. yds., in Sy. Nos. 105, 110, 113, 114 and 149