THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.22828 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner had established an Industry at Mankhal Village of Maheswaram Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, in the year 1977. One of the activities undertaken in the factory is, to crush the animal bones. The Panchayat Secretary of the Gram Panchayat, the 3rd respondent, issued notice dated 27-09-2008 to the petitioner, stating that complaints have been received from the villagers, to the eﬀect that they are put to inconvenience and hardship, on account of the release of eﬄuents and chemicals from the factory. Two days time was given to the petitioner, to close the factory. The petitioner contends that on 27-09- 2008 itself, the 3rd respondent had locked the factory. Thereafter, the petitioner approached the District Collector, the 1st respondent, by making a representation dated 04-10-2008, but, no action has been taken thereon. Hence, this writ petition. Heard Sri K. Raghuveer Reddy, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Sri G. Elisha, learned Standing Counsel for the Gram Panchayat. The petitioner is carrying on its activities for the past three decades. In case, the running of the industry is hazardous, or harmful to the residents of the village, adequate time ought to have been given to the petitioner, to enable it to relocate the factory. In the notice dated 27-09-2008, reference is not made, either to any provision of law, or, to the conditions of licence, or permission. Activity involving huge investment and employment cannot be brought to a grinding halt, just at the wish, of the Panchayat Secretary. The allegation of the petitioner, that there was no complaint from any villager, and it was done at the instance of the Collector; gains credibility. To prove its bona ﬁdes, the petitioner itself asked for reasonable time, for shifting of the factory. It is stated that site has been acquired in the Mahaboobnagar District. Naturally, it would take some time for them, to build the sheds, and secure the power supply. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, the writ petition is disposed of, directing that the petitioner shall be entitled to run the existing factory, up to 31-01-2009. In the meanwhile, it shall make an endeavour to shift the factory. Under no circumstances, it shall be entitled to carry on the activities, beyond 31-01-2009. Even while the factory is being run, it shall be ensured that, no hazardous chemicals are released, and no foul smell emanates from the factory. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.20-10-2008. Note: cc in three days. (B/O) KO