THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.V. RAMANA W.P. No. 21251 of 2009 Oral order: The petitioner states that he is the absolute owner of the property in question, situated in Sy. No.367/1, Vinukonda, Guntur District, and it is his grievance that the respondent without acquiring the land of the petitioner and without issuing any notice and without following the due process of law, is trying to demolish the property of the petitioner for the purpose of road widening. Hence, he seeks appropriate directions. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent-Municipality, on instructions submitted that if the Municipality needs the property of the petitioner they will follow the due process of law. Having regard to the stand taken by the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent, the learned counsel for the petitioner agreed for the disposal of the writ petition at the admission stage itself with the following directions: If the respondent needs the property of the petitioner for the purpose of road widening, they shall follow the due process of law, in that they shall issue notice to the petitioner calling for his explanation, if any, and upon considering the explanation, if any, to be submitted, pass appropriate orders, and then take action in accordance therewith. Till such exercise is undertaken, 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: 5th October, 2009 Note: Wire at party’s cost. (B/o) KSR