THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.V. RAMANA W.P. No. 18913 of 2009 Oral order: Questioning the notice dated 07.09.2009 issued by respondent No.2, under Section 402 of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Act’) directing the petitioner to remove the ground floor slab constructed on 30’ wide road within 24 hours failing which GHMC will remove the same in exercise of power under Section 405 of the Act, the petitioner filed the present writ petition. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner purchased the plot for a consideration and after obtaining necessary permission from the respondents constructed a house therein, and that the respondents have also assessed the house to municipal tax. While so, he contends that respondent No.2, without issuing any notice to show cause, has issued the impugned notice, which is in the nature of a final order, directing the petitioner to remove the constructions made on the ground floor, which is illegal and arbitrary. Hence, he seeks appropriate directions to the respondents. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondents submitted that the petitioner made constructions on the 30’ road, and as the said constructions are causing inconvenience to the general public, respondent No.2 issued the impugned notice directing the petitioner to remove the constructions. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. The impugned notice, admittedly, is in the nature of a final order, in that, it directed the petitioner to remove the constructions made on the ground floor within 24 hours or else GHMC will remove them. Admittedly, no notice whatsoever was issued to the petitioner before issuing the impugned order. However, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the writ petition with the following directions: The impugned notice, issued by respondent No.2 is treated as show cause notice to the petitioner. The petitioner is directed to submit her detailed explanation to the impugned notice enclosing the necessary documents, such as, sale deeds, lay out, approve plan etc., within a period of two weeks from today. Thereupon, respondent No.2 shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders, and then take action in accordance therewith. Till such time, status quo obtaining as on today shall be maintained by the parties. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. ________________ N.V. RAMANA, J. Dated: 8th September, 2009 Note: Wire at party’s cost. (B/o) KSR