A.N. Venugopala Gowda, J.

Challenge in this appeal is to the order passed by the learned Single Judge dismissing the writ petition. The challenge in the writ petition was to the notification dated 02.06.2003 issued by the 1st respondent, laying down the guidelines with regard to the disposal of the properties held by the local bodies and also to a communication of the 2nd respondent dated 31.07.2004.

2. In a nutshell, the facts of the case as stated by the appellants is as follows:

Appellants are the members of a Hindu undivided family. 1st appellant is the kartha. Appellants are the owners of properties bearing Municipal Katha Nos.3299 & 3300 situated by the side of Hassan – Mysore Road at Holenarasipura. Appellants have established in their said property a petrol bunk in the name and style of "A.S. Parameshwaraiah and Brothers". Towards the eastern end of the petrol bunk, abutting to Hassan – Mysore Road, there is a property belonging to the Town Municipal Council. Appellants sought grant of the said site. By a communication dated 23.08.1985, 3rd respondent intimated the appellants that the property has been granted to them at an upset price of Rs.16/- per Sq.mtr. App