THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.4825 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioners submitted a representation, dated 03.01.2011, to the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, the 2nd respondent herein, with a request to furnish a copy of the award, dated 27.02.1968, in respect of the land in survey Nos.299, 300, 301 and 304 of Shaikpet, Golconda Mandal, Hyderabad. They pleaded that their father, late Bansilal Singh, was the protected tenant of the land and that during his lifetime, the Government acquired part of the land. Reference was made to various proceedings, in relation to the claim. The grievance of the petitioners is that the 2nd respondent has not furnished the copy of the award. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Government Pleader for the respondents. It is almost 42 years ago that the award was passed. It is not known as to whether the records are still maintained. In case a copy of the award is available, the 2nd respondent can furnish the same to the petitioners. On the other hand, if it is not available, he can inform the petitioners about the said fact. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to issue reply to the representation, dated 03.01.2011, submitted by the petitioners, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.28.02.2011. GJ