1. By consent of counsel for both sides, both the writ petitions are taken up together and are disposed of by this common order.

2. In so far as WP No. 10471 of 2009 is concerned, the learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioners would contend that the property comprised in SF No.8/2A in an extent of 2.13 acres (Hect.0.86.3 ares) and 8/2B in an extent of 0.58 acres (Hec.0.24.0 ares) totally in an extent of 2.71 acres, Voyanallur Village, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District originally belonged to one Devaraj. During his life time, the said Devaraj had executed a Registered Will dated 03.03.1997 registered as document No. 24 of 1997 on the file of the Sub-Registrar, Avadi in favour of his four sons namely D. Jayabalan, D.Panchanathan, D. Aruldoss and D.Karunanidhi. The said Devaraj thereafter died on 06.06.1997. As per the Will dated 03.03.1997, his four sons inherited the said property and one of the sons namely D. Karunanidhi died leaving behind him his wife Annammal and two sons K. Hari and K. Alexander. While so, the legal heirs of the deceased Karunanidhi namely Jayabalan and others have executed a sale deed dated 23.06.1995, registered as document No. 1394