Kanigalla Sankara Ananda Rao, v. The State Of Andhra Pradesh, Rep.By Its Secretary

THE HON'BLE SRI JUSTICE M.SEETHARAMA MURTI Writ Petition No.33113 of 2016 ORDER:

Heard the submissions of the learned counsel for the petitioner and of the learned standing counsel appearing for the respondents 2 & 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned standing counsel are in agreement that the issue involved in this writ petition is squarely covered by the common order, dated 24.04.2018, of this Court in WP.No.32850 of 2016 and batch. A copy of the said common order is placed on record. Having regard to the submissions and for the reasons alike as were mentioned in the afore-said common order, dated 24.04.2018, of this Court in WP.No.

32850 of 2016 and batch, this Writ Petition is disposed of in terms of the said common order, directing the petitioner to submit, within three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, his explanation in response to the notice issued to him under Section 452 of the Hyderabad Corporation Act, 1955. Further, the 3rd respondent is directed to pass appropriate orders, within eight weeks from the date of receipt of such explanation from the petitioner, however, in strict accordance with the procedure established by law, and communicate the decision taken thereon to the petitioner within a week thereafter. It is made clear that till a considered decision, as directed now, is taken by the 3rd respondent, the petitioner shall not proceed with further constructions and shall maintain absolute status quo.

regularisation of the building may also be considered for confirmation by the 3rd respondent while passing appropriate orders. There shall be no order as to costs.

Pending miscellaneous petitions, if any, shall stand closed. _________________________ M.SEETHARAMA MURTI, J 11.07.2018 Vjl