N. B. PATEL, P. R. GOKULAKRISHNAN, J.

( 1 ) THIS is a typical case where legality and validity of the orders passed by the authorities under the Land Ceiling Act declaring the plots of the lands in excess are challenged by various proceedings in order to scuttle the acquisition of excess lauds for public purposes.

( 2 ) BOTH these Letters Patent Appeals arise out of a common order passed in Special Civil Application No. 6068 of 1988 and Special Civil Application No. 6069 of 1988. In both these Letters Patent Appeals Mr. Vin appears for the appellants Mr. Antani appears for respondents Nos. 1 and 2 and Mr. Pujara appears for respondents Nos. 3 4 and 5. The learned Counsels appearing for the respondents got notice and say that the matters be heard and decided finally. Mr. Vin is agreeable in taking up these appeals for final hearing today and therefore the arguments were heard.

( 3 ) LETTERS Patent Appeal No. 111 of 1989 is filed by the alleged irrevocable power of attorney-holder of the original land-holders i. e. respondents Nos. 3 to 5 in Letters Patent Appeal No. 111 of 1989. Letters Patent Appeal No. 112 of 1989 is filed by the purchasers of the land as late as in 23/04/1986

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