Jami Ananda Rao, v. The State Of A.P.,

HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE CHALLA KODANDA RAM WRIT PETITION No.12876 OF 2017 ORDER:

This Writ Petition is filed declaring the action of respondents - authorities, in putting markings for demolition of petitioner's building bearing D.No.1-1-11 A1 to A5 (New No.3-136), Tekkali, Srikakulam District, for the purpose of road widening, as being arbitrary and illegal. In para 4 of the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, petitioner states that respondents - authorities had put markings to demolish his building for the purpose of road widening without following the procedure contemplated under the A.P. Municipalities Act. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that, if the land of the petitioner is required for any public purpose, due process of law has to be followed without depriving his rights.

Sri Ravi Cheemalapati, learned Standing Counsel for respondent No.5, on instructions, submits that, as there is a proposal to widen the road, wherever the parties have right over the property, compensation shall be paid in accordance with law; and respondent - authorities shall follow due process before making any extension to the existing road.

Recording the submission made by learned Standing Counsel for respondent No.5, the Writ Petition is disposed of. However, it is made clear that the respondents shall not demolish the subject premises of the petitioner without following due process of law, if his property is required for any public purpose.

Miscellaneous petitions pending, if any, shall stand closed. No order as to costs.

______________________________ CHALLA KODANDA RAM, J Date:12.04.2017 usd