JUDGMENT :

SHAJI P.CHALY, J.

This appeal is preferred by petitioners in the writ petition challenging the judgment of the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) No.17262/2020 dated 17.1.0222, whereby the learned Single dismissed the writ petition holding that the property shown in a scheme as reserved for roads is not liable to be purchased by the Municipality/Government invoking section 67 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 2016. Brief material facts for the disposal of the writ appeal are as follows;

2. According to the appellants, they are the absolute owners in possession of an extent of 24.73 Ares comprised in Re.Sy. Nos.221/4-2, 221/4-2-2, 221/4-2-2-2, 221/5-2-2, 221/5-3, 221/9, 221/10 and 221/12 of Maradu Village, Kanayannur Taluk, Ernakulam District, as per document Nos.3612/2001, 1192/1986, 2145/2002, 2101/2001 and Settlement Deed Nos.665/2018, 666/2018 and 667/2018 of Maradu Sub Registrar Office.

3. It is the case of the appellants that being desirous of developing the properties and construct a multistoried residential complex they entered into a joint venture agreement with the 5th petitioner. Thereupon, appellants authorised the 5th petitioner builder - Abad Builders Pvt. Ltd.