IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA. CWP No. 11449 of 2011-E. Decided on: 23rd December, 2011. Sanjeev Kumar son of Shri Uttam Chand, resident of village and P.O. Agahar, Tehsil Fatehpur, Distt. Kangra, H.P. Petitioner. Versus 1. State of H.P. through Principal Secretary (Revenue) to the Govt. of H.P. Shimla-2. 2. Collector, Kangra at Dharamshala, Distt. Kangra, H.P. 3. Shri Karan Bahadur son of late Shri Balbir Singh, resident of village & PO Dari, Tehsil Dharamshala, Distt. Kangra, H.P. Respondents. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Coram The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice The Hon’ble Mr. Justice V.K. Ahuja, Judge. For the petitioner : Mr. R.S. Chandel, Advocate. For the Respondents : Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General, with Mr. J.K. Verma, DAG, for respondents No.1 and 2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral) The writ petition is filed with the following prayer: “(i) That writ in the nature of mandamus may very kindly be issued directing the respondents No.1 and 2 to demolish the construction raised by the respondent No.3 over land comprised in Khata No. 453 min, Khatauni No.708 min, Khasra No. 294, measuring 00- 1-00 hectares, situated in Mohal Gabali Dari, Mauza Ghaniara, Tehsil Dharamshala, District Kangra, H.P., being illegal.” 2 2. It is for the petitioner to approach the second respondent in which case the second respondent will look into the matter after affording an opportunity of hearing to the third respondent also. In the event of the petitioner approaching the second respondent, the matter will be duly considered by the second respondent and appropriate action in accordance with law will be taken within a period of two months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition by the petitioner before the second respondent. In case the petitioner requests for an opportunity of hearing, the same shall also be granted. 3. The writ petition is disposed of, so also the pending applications, if any. (Justice Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice 23rd December, 2011. (Justice V.K. Ahuja), (tr) Judge.