1. The writ petition is filed to quash the order of the 2nd respondent under Section 9(5) dated 23.7.1997 vide C.Pa.33/96 C and notice under Section 11 (5) dated 30.4.99 of Tamil Nadu Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, in respect of the land in survey No.6/1A4 of Puthur village, Chingleput Taluk, Kancheepuram District measuring an extent of 4250 sq.meters and to direct the respondents to treat the proceedings referred to above as abated under Section 4 of Tamil nadu Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act 20 of 1999.

2. The brief facts relevant for consideration herein are as follows:

The land in question which is agricultural in nature belonged to one C.Nirmala and the petitioners herein have purchased the property in question from the said Nirmala by registered sale deed dated 11.11.1982 and the petitioners have been in possession and enjoyment of the same and have been using the same for agricultural purpose. While so, the provisions of Tamil Nadu Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act has been extended to Puthur Village, where the property is situated, by virtue of G.O.Ms.No.679 Revenue dated 17.7.1995 with effect from 9.8.1995 which is much after the