1. These Writ Petitions are directed primarily against the decision taken by the Government of Tamil Nadu to handover land in S.Nos. 536, 537 & 540 in Perumbakkam Village to an extent of 17.90 hectares, 18.84.0 hectares and 0.81.0 hectares respectively to the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board [hereinafter referred to as ‘the Slum Clearance Board’] and the consequential entry permission granted in G.O. Rt. No.393 Revenue Department dated 19th August 2010.

2. The Writ Petitions are essentially of three categories. The first category relates to the claim for grant of patta on the basis of the Government Orders in G.O.Ms.Nos. 854 & 34, Revenue Department dated 30th December 2006 and 23th January 2006 respectively. The second batch relates to the entry permission given by the Government as per Order in G.O.Rt. No.393 Revenue Department dated 19th August 2010. The petitioners in the third batch of cases, seek a Writ of Mandamus not to demolish their houses on account of the pendency of their claim before the Government for issuance of patta.

3. Since common questions of fact and law are involved in all these Writ Petitions, I consider it not necessary to narrate the facts of each