THE HONOUABLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P. No. 7434 of 2007 Date:26-06-2007 Between: Mohd.Ghouse and two others .. PETITIONERS AND The S.H.O.P.S., S.R.Nagar,Hyderabad and two others .. RESPONDENTS ORDER: The petitioner seeks to issue a writ of mandamus to declare the action of the respondents 1 and 2 in not taking any action on the complaints given by the petitioners, as illegal and arbitrary. The grievance of the petitioners is that the respondents are not taking steps for protecting the slum area in land bearing Sy.Nos.139 and 140 admeasuring 1000 square yards, which includes the residential house of the petitioners. A counter has been filed by the first respondent stating that there is a civil dispute between the petitioners and the third respondent and in fact, the petitioners never made any representation before the official respondents to provide police protection and in the absence of order from any Court or any representation, the question of giving police protection does not arise. It is further stated that the petitioners are always at liberty to make representation for their grievances and the same will be considered in accordance with law. It is stated that the police never interfered with the civil disputes. In view of the aforesaid counter, no orders are required to be passed in the matter. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed giving liberty to the petitioners to make a written representation before the concerned authorities for appropriate relief. No costs. ________________ V.ESWARAIAH, J. Date:26.06.2007 Ccm