THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.28900 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner claims to be the owner of premises bearing R.S.No.4/1, Municipal Ward No.1, Kabela Road, Vijayawada. His grievance is that the respondents are trying to widen the existing road by utilizing portion of the land owned by him. It is stated that the markings were made to the extent of the affected portion and no proceedings were initiated under the Land Acquisition Act. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. Whenever it becomes necessary for the Municipal Corporation or any other local authority to widen the road, it is mandatory that the proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act are initiated for acquiring the effective portion or alternative is to undertake negotiations. Without taking recourse to any of these measures, the property of a private individual cannot be utilized for laying of a road or widening the existing one. On behalf of the respondents, it is stated that only proposals are initiated and ultimately when the work is to be undertaken, the procedure prescribed under law would be followed. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of directing that any part of the property owned by the petitioner shall not be utilized for widening of the road, unless it is acquired in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs. ___________ 31-12-2009 Note: Issue C.C. in three days (B/o) Prv