THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.3984 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner functioned as Sarpanch of Mutluru Gram Panchayat, Guntur District, for a term, between 2001 and 2006. In that capacity, he was the Chairman of the Works Committee of that village. It is stated that during his tenure, the petitioner got several works executed in the Gram Panchayat, and by the time his term came to an end, a sum of Rs.3,70,000/- remained unpaid for the works. He states that in spite of repeated requests, amount was not being paid and that the respondents are trying to lease the shops constructed in the Gram Panchayat at the market centre. He seeks a Writ of Mandamus to restrain the respondents from conducting the auction of leasehold rights of the shops, till the amount of Rs.3,70,000/- due to him is paid. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj. The approach of the petitioner is totally untenable. Even assuming that he was entitled to be paid any amount, he has to take necessary steps for recovery of the same. Stalling of auction of leasehold rights, not only would not help him, but also would result in loss to the Gram Panchayat. Further, the shops constructed by the Gram Panchayat cannot be permitted to remain unoccupied. Stalling of the auction would, in no way help to the petitioner. Hence, the Writ Petition is dismissed, however, by leaving it open to the petitioner to work out his remedies to recover any amounts due to him in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. ____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J. Dated:27.02.2009 GJ