All the Writ Petitions are filed challenging the Notification dated 211. 1998 issued under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, in so far as the petitioners lands are concerned.

2. W.P.No.4920 of 1999:- First petitioner for herself and on behalf of the petitioners 2 and 3 has filed the affidavit. It is stated that originally, the property, which is sought to be acquired, viz., 0.58.0 hectares (about 1.47 acres) of land in S.No.31/3 at Ayyur village, was in the name of Solaimalai Gounder. His three sons are,

1) Late Thirumal, the husband of the first petitioner;

2) Dinakaran, second petitioner and

3) Damodaran, vendor of the third petitioner.

After the death of Solaimalai Gounder, his three sons partitioned the lands. Thirumal expired in 1995. His death has been duly informed to the Revenue Officials. After oral partition and after the death of Thirumal, his wife the first petitioner is looking after his share. Likewise, the second petitioner is cultivating the land and paying kist for his share separately. Mr.Damodaran, sold his share to the third petitioner. After purchase, the third petitioner is paying kist in his own name. The revenue records however, remained