F.M. Ibrahim Kalifulla, J.

The petitioner society claims to represent the agriculturists of the villages of Thiyagavalli Panchayat.

2. According to the petitioner, the Government of Tamil Nadu issued a notification in G.O.Ms.No.1986, Public Works Department, dated 8. 1986 declaring that the lands in the villages of Thiyagavalli and Kudikkadu measuring an extent of 800.00.00 hectares out of the total extent of 940. 5 hectares were to be acquired for the establishment of a Thermal Power Station by the first respondent Board.

3. It is stated that subsequent to the said G.O., a draft scheme was also published on 210. 1986 as per Section 29(2) of the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948. However, it is stated that no steps were takenand the villagers who owned their lands in the above referred to extent as mentioned in the notification were dealing with their lands by way of transfer, sale, etc. without any hindrance.

4. The present grievance of the petitioner is that certain lands were registered by the third respondent in favour of a private company limited, called "Cuddalore Power Company Ltd.", Under document No.26 of 2007, dated 1. 2007 and document No.156 of 2007, dated 11. 2