THE HONBLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION No.291 of 2007 ORAL ORDER: This writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to furnish the information sought b the petitioner under various applications filed under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (for short, “the Act”), alleging that none of the respondents herein furnished the information sought by it with regard to the alleged acquisition of large extents of land situated in Visakhapatnam in spite of repeated representations made. However, when the matter is taken up for consideration, it is brought to my notice by the learned Government Pleader that during the pendency of this writ petition, some of the similarly situated persons filed an Appeal before the A.P. Information Commission on 4.6.2007 making similar allegations of non-furnishing of the information sought by them, and having entertained the said Appeal, the Chief Information Commissioner by order dated 26.9.2007 closed the Appeal on the ground that the matter is seized by this Court in the present writ petition. Heard the learned counsel for both the parties. Apparently, it is a matter to be enquired into by the appellate authority under the Act and to pass appropriate orders following due process of law. Since admittedly the Appeal was entertained by the Chief Information Commissioner and the notices were also sent to the parties, without going into the merits of the case, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the Chief Information Commissioner to reopen the Appeal No.3091/CIC/2007 and after due enquiry pass appropriate orders in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 4.7.2008. Kgr IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE, ANDHRA PRADESH AT HYDERABAD (Special Original Jurisdiction) FRIDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF JULY TWO THOUSAND AND EIGHT PRESENT THE HON'BLE Ms. JUSTICE G.ROHINI WRIT PETITION No. 291 of 2007 Between: The Farmers Welfare Association of Vadlapudi, Tunglam, Chinagantiyada, Pakeertakya, Jaggarajupeta, Chattivanipalem Villages, Rep by its Secretary Shri PVP Raju, D.No. 5-11-33, BHPV Post, Thunglam Visakhapatnam- 012. ..... PETITIONER AND 1 Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, APIIC, Parishram Bhavan, Hyderabad. 2 The Executive Director, APIIC, Parishram Bhavan, Hyderabad. 3 Industries Development Projects (IDP), Represented by its Commissioner, Chirag-Ali Lane, Abids, Hyderabad. 4 Zonal Manager, APIIC, Industrial Estate, Marripalem, Visakhapatnam, 5 Asst. Director of Industries, Industrial Estate, Marripalem, Visakhapatnam, 6 Asst. Zonal Manager, APIIC, Autonagar, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam. 7 The District Collector, Visakhapatnam District. 8 Land Acquisition Deputy Collector, APIIC, Industrial Estate, Marripalem, Visakhapatnam. 9 Mandal Revenue Officer, Gajuwaka Mandal, Visakhapatnam. 10 Mandal Revenue Officer, Malkapuram Urban Mandal, Visakhapatnam. 11 The General Manager, District Industries Centre, Industrial Estate, Marripalem, Visakhapatnam. 12 The Govt. of AP, rep by Chief Secretary, Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. 13 Prl. Secretary, Industries & Commerce Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad. .....RESPONDENTS Petition under Article 226 of the constitution of India praying that in the circumstances stated in the Affidavit filed herein the High Court will be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to furnish the information sought for under various applications as shown in the schedule filed herewith by the respective authorities within 3 weeks of issuance of the writ and on their failure to do so to punish them according to law and pass such other order or orders as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case Counsel for the Petitioner:Mr. VENKATA RANGADAS KANURI Counsel for the Respondents: GP FOR INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE The Court made the following: