THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24323 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioners claim to be the owners of houses with different numbers in Janpaka Village, Geesugonda Mandal, Warangal District. Their grievance is that the respondents are trying to demolish the houses, without initiating proceedings under the Land Acquisition At or any other enactment. On behalf of the respondents, a detailed counter affidavit is filed. It is stated that they do not propose to demolish the houses of the petitioners and that if it becomes essential either to acquire or demolish the houses of the petitioners, or part thereof, they would follow the procedure prescribed by law. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The petitioners apprehend that the respondents may demolish their houses. In the counter affidavit, it is categorically stated that there are no such plans and in case, the petitioners are found to have encroached the property of Railways. proceedings under the Public Premises (eviction of unauthorized occupants) Act, 1971 would be initiated and on the other hand, if the land is needed for any public purpose, it would be acquired in accordance with law. Recording the statement made on behalf of the respondents, the writ petition is disposed of directing that the respondents shall not demolish or otherwise interfere with the properties of the petitioners, except by following the procedure prescribed by law. There shall be no order as to costs. __________ 27.04.2010 JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.24323 of 2009 Date: 27.04.2010 JSU