THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH WRIT PETITION Nos.28465, 28466 and 28471 of 2007 Between: Shri Bhagam Narayana and others. .. PETITIONER and The Government of Andhra Pradesh and others. .. RESPONDENTS THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P.Nos.28465, 28466 and 28471 of 2007 COMMON ORDER: Since similar questions that arise for consideration in these writ petitions, they are being taken up together for disposal by way of common order. It is the case of the petitioners that against the orders passed by the Special Deputy Collector (Tribal Welfare), Bhadrachalam, in proceedings Case Nos.132/2007/KGM, dated 27-07-2007; 144/2007/KGM, dated 27-07-2007 and 134/2007/KGM, dated 24-08-2007, the petitioners filed appeals along with stay applications before the Additional Agent to Government, Bhadrachalam. It is stated that so far neither stay applications nor appeals have been disposed of. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 2nd respondent to consider and dispose of the appeals filed against the orders of the Special Deputy Collector (Tribal Welfare), Bhadrachalam, dated 27-07-2007 and 24-08-2007, as expeditiously as possible, in accordance with law. Pending disposal of the appeals, status- quo obtaining as on today with regard to the possession of the lands in question shall be maintained. There shall be no order as to costs. ___________ 31-12-2007 Prv