ORDER :

The petitioners in this writ petition are assailing the order dated 27.09.2013 passed by respondent No.1 in Case No.RA 4/2003-04 by which, the appeal filed by respondent No.3 was allowed, directing respondent No.2 to register the Sale Deed dated 06.05.2002 stated to have been executed by the petitioners in favour of respondent No.3 in respect of Sy. No.118/4 to the extent of 2 acres 23 guntas situated at Bannimangala Village, Kundana Hobli, Devanahalli Taluk, Bangalore Rural District.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and learned counsel appearing for respondent No.3.

3. It is stated that the petitioners are the absolute owners of 2 acres 23 guntas of the petition property situated at Bannimangala Village, Kundana Hobli, Devanahalli Taluk, Bangalore Rural District. It is stated in the petition that, respondent No.3 has alleged that the petitioners have executed an agreement of sale dated 09.11.1998 in favour of respondent No.3 agreeing to sell the suit property for a valuable consideration of Rs.1,30,000/- and as an earnest money, a sum of Rs.1,15,000/- was received by the petitioners herein. It is further stated that, respondent No.3 in pursuance of t