THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.16569 of 2009 ORDER: On 5.12.2008, the District Collector, Kishna District, issued a notification under Section 4 (1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short ‘the Act’) proposing to acquire Acs.1.60 cents of land owned by the petitioner in Sy.No.182/1 of Arisepalli village, for the purpose of providing house sites. Enquiry under Section 5-A of the Act was held. The petitioner submitted a representation raising several objections. He pleaded that his family is depending upon the cultivation and if Acs.1.60 cents out of Ac.4.00 of land in the survey number is acquired, it becomes difficult to continue the cultivation. Other grounds were also urged. The objections were over ruled and declaration under Section 6 of the Act was filed on 15.07.2009. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the same. The respondent filed counter affidavit. The prescribed procedure was followed. It is also mentioned that the petitioner or his family owns Acs.21.79 cents of land and that except the land proposed to be acquired, no other land is suitable for house sites. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Land Acquisition. This is one of the rare cases where the respondents have meticulously followed the prescribed procedure and considered the representation made by the petitioner. The extent involved is Acs.1.60 cents. The petitioner is said to be holding Ac.21.00. Except making a vague allegation, the petitioner is not able to say as to whether any alternative land is available. The enquiry under Section 5-A of the Act was conducted by the Land Acquisition Officer, but the ultimate opinion as to the suitability of land, was confirmed by the District Collector. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the acquisition. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. ________________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J 23rd April, 2010 Js.