THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.25380 of 2007 ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of a building in premises bearing No.4/371, 371 & 372 at Erragattu Gutta of Bhimaram Grampanchayat, Hasanparthi Mandal, Warangal District. It is within the area of operation of the Kakatiya Urban Development Authority, the 1st respondent herein. The petitioner states that the officials of the 1st respondent have put marks on part of the building stating that the building up to the mark is liable to be demolished. She contends that the respondents have no authority or power to demolish the building, without initiating proceedings in accordance with law. The 1st respondent filed a counter-affidavit. It is stated that the petitioner constructed the building without permission and that part of it needs to be demolished for the purpose of widening of the road. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Standing Counsel for the 1st respondent. Except that certain marks are said to have been made, the respondents did not issue any notice to the petitioner, nor any notification was published. In case the respondents intend to proceed against the building of the petitioner, notices under the relevant provisions of law are to be issued. If any portion of the building is needed for widening of the road, proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, or other provisions of law, must be initiated. It shall be open to them to negotiate with the petitioner or to offer any other benefit. Hence, the writ petition is allowed, directing the respondents not to proceed against the building of the petitioner, except by initiating proceedings in accordance with law. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.24.02.2011. GJ