S. B. MAJMUDAR, C. J.

( 1 ) THIS petition in the first instance was referred to a division bench consisting of Mr. Justice n. Venkatachala and Mr. Justice k. Shivashankar bhat, by order of the learned single judge, hanumanthappa, j. , dated 4-7-1991. The division bench in turn by order dated 4-10-1991 referred it to a special bench. This is how it has been placed before this bench for disposal. It was to be heard with writ appeal No. 956 of 1990, which is already disposed of by us by a separate judgment. (Machettira Machaiah v Machettira Kariappa)

( 2 ) SO far as this petition in concerned, the points that arise for our consideration are as under: (1) are the holders of bane lands in coorg upon jamma tenure, the owners thereof? (2) whether Rule 167 (1) of the coorg land and revenue Regulation, 1899 continues in operation despite the repeal of the regulation by Karnataka land revenue Act, 1964? (3) to what relief the petitioners are entitled to?

( 3 ) IN order to appreciate the grievances posed by the petitioners, it is necessary to note a few introductory facts leading to these proceedings. Seven petitioners have made a grievance against respondents state of Karnataka and its officer

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