1. The petitioner herein in W.P.No.24774 of 2006 challenges the order dated 09.05.2006 on the file of the second respondent denying the benefit of G.O.Ms.No.15, Information Technology Department dated 21.7.2004, holding that the 50% concession in respect of stamp duty and registration charges as per the said Government Order would be applicable to the first transaction by the I.T.Companies/ITEs for the conveyance of the property and hence prays that the second respondent be directed to issue the certification in terms of G.O.Ms.No.15, Information Technology Department dated 21.7.2004, entitling the petitioner to 50% concession in respect of stamp duty and registration charges for the conveyance of the property. Writ Petitioner in W.P.No.15468 of 2006 seeks similar prayer in respect of the proceedings dated 1.3.2007 made by the second respondent herein.

2. The petitioner in W.P.No.24774 of 2006 is a company stated to have as its object the setting up of Software Technology Park. The petitioner contends that as per the 2002 I.T. Policy of the State, and G.O.Ms.No.15 dated 21.7.2004, the petitioner is entitled to have the benefit of 50% exemption from payment of stamp duty