THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.951 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is a resident of premises bearing D.No.1/6-5, Vijayanagar Colony, Kadapa Town. He states that in the recent past, a drainage canal was constructed in front of his house without verifying proper levels and as a result, drainage water is accumulating in front of his house. The canal is said to have been constructed above the plinth level of the building and the road, which naturally leads to the accumulation or leakage of drain water. The petitioner claims to have made several representations to the respondents to rectify the defects. His grievance is that no action has been taken thereon. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The purpose of constructing drainage canal either open or underground is to ensure that the drain water from the nearby houses is let into it. If the drain canal is above the ground level, it would prove to be counter-productive and would lead to several health hazards. There cannot be any justification for the respondents in not acting upon the representations made by the petitioner. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents to take necessary action within a period of three months from today, and ensure that no drainage water accumulates in front of the house of the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:01.02.2011 kdl