KA. Swami, CJ.

1. In all these writ petitions, the petitioners have sought for quashing the Government Order, G.O.Ms.No.542, Local Administration and Water Supply Department, dated 29-4-1986. They have also sought for consequential relief flowing from quashing of the aforesaid Government Order.

2. The said Government Order (Translated copy) reads thus:

GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU:

ABSTRACT

Municipalities and Corporation — records — sending of objection to the Registration Department within 45 days when layout sites are sold or brought to Registration — Instructions — issued — order.

MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION AND WATER SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No.542 Dated: 29-4-1986

ORDER

It is felt that an amendment need to be brought so as collect the development charges from the plot owners for the purpose of providing street roads, street lights and drainage facilities etc. at the time of registering the documents. It is seen that the property developers, taking advantage of the prevailing rules and regulations are selling the lands which are outside the town without adequate facilities like drainage etc. and by buying them for lessor price and selling for good price and thus they