ORDER :

1. Petitioner is a private limited company, registered under the Companies Act, 1956. It purchased land, measuring an extent of about 1 acre in Kottivakkam Village, comprised in old Paimash Nos.184/1, 184/3 and 184/5, corresponding to R.S.No.286/3C and new Survey No.286/3C2 as per the registered Sale Deed, dated 27.04.1982. Petitioner states that the land was purchased from M/s.Sri Ram Industries. Since a few constructions were also there in the land, it is stated by the petitioner that their vendor M/s.Sri Ram Industries had filed an application for exemption of certain land from urban land ceiling and that they were conscious that the holding of their vendor did not exceed the ceiling limit. Petitioner also states that they are in possession of the property as absolute owner from the date of purchase i.e., on 27.04.1982 and that they have put up additional constructions, which are assessed in the name of the petitioner by the local body. Physical possession of the property by the petitioner is evidenced by the additional constructions, electricity connection, payment of electricity charges etc.

2. When that be so, the respondents have initiated proceedings to acquire the la