1. Parties in these two writ petitions are common. Questions that arise for consideration are also common. Therefore, both these writ petitions are heard together and are disposed of by this common order.

2. W.P.Nos.29351-29352/2017 are filed by petitioner which is a Christian Charitable Association established during the period 1919-20 challenging the order dated 08.05.2009 passed by respondent No.2, under which an area measuring 8,382.66 sq. mtrs. is transferred in favour of Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (for short, 'BMRCL') which is arrayed as respondent No.7. Further the petitioner has sought for a writ of mandamus directing respondent No.6 - Tahsildar, Bengaluru East Taluk to enter the name of petitioner-Association in the RTC in respect of land measuring 4 acres 23 guntas in Sy.No.9 (Old Sy.No.3) and land measuring 6 acres 8 guntas in Sy.No.10 (Old Sy.No.2) situated at Binnamangala, Manavarthekaval Village, K.R.Puram Hobli, Bangalore East Taluk (CTS No.790). The petitioner has also sought for a writ of mandamus directing respondent No.8 - Special Land Acquisition Officer, Metro Rail Corporation Limited to acquire and pay compensation in respect of land whi