THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.2968 of 2009 ORDER: Feeling aggrieved by an order, dated 22.12.2007, passed by the Settlement Officer, Badrachalam, the petitioner filed an appeal before the Director of Settlements, respondent herein under the A.P. Regulation 2 of 1970. The appeal was numbered and taken on file. The grievance of the petitioner is that though nearly one year had elapsed, the respondent has not issued nay notice of hearing. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Revenue. Hardly one year had elapsed, ever since the petitioner had filed the appeal. Obviously on account of the pendency of various matters, the respondent did not take up the matter for hearing. However, in view of the fact that Settlement Officer did not pass any orders on merits and directed that the matter shall lie over, it is better that the respondent examines the matter and disposes of the appeal. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent to take up the appeal for hearing and pass appropriate orders thereon, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 17.02.2009 JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.2968 of 2009 Date: 17.02.2009 JSU