THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.28674 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner claims to be the owner of premises, bearing No.18-3-16, Laxmivarapupet, Eluru. It is said to have accrued to him under a Will, dated 21.02.1997, executed by the original owner of the premises. Reference is made to S.A.No.1046 of 2005, pending before this Court. The grievance of the petitioner is that, the Municipal Corporation, Eluru, the 1st respondent, is trying to demolish the premises, at the instance of the 2nd respondent. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the 1st respondent. The Corporation is conferred with the power to take appropriate action against any construction made without any sanctioned plan, or encroachments over the public road. However, before any such action is taken, the concerned party is to be issued notice under the relevant provisions of law. No acts of demolition can be resorted to, unless the prescribed procedure is followed. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall not demolish, or otherwise meddle with the premises, bearing No.18-3-16, Laxmivarapupet, Eluru, without following the procedure prescribed by law. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.29-12-2009. GJ