THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.4068 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner is the owner of premises, bearing Nos.2-216, 2-216/1 and 2 of Yeggaguntapalem Village and Mandal, Prakasam District. The premises abut road from Markapur to Macherla, passing through the village. It is stated that the road has recently widened to 90 feet. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents are trying to construct side drain in the land owned by him. It is stated that neither any notice was issued, nor any acquisition proceedings were initiated for the affected area. At the stage of admission, learned Government Pleader for Roads and Buildings, on instructions, submits that no part of the area owned by the petitioner would be utilized for constructing drainage, without acquiring the same in accordance with law. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Roads and Buildings. The apprehension of the petitioner that the respondents would use the property owned by the petitioner for the purpose of constructing the side drain is allayed with the submission made on behalf of the respondents. It is categorically stated that the premises of the petitioner would not be used for the drainage. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, taking on record the statement made on behalf of the respondents that no part of the property of the petitioner would be utilized for public purpose, except by initiating proceedings in accordance with law. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.25.02.2011. GJ