THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.7061 of 2011 ORDER: The father of the petitioners purchased certain extents of land in survey No.715/6, Arandalpet, Guntur District, through sale deeds dated 16.06.1964 and 16.05.1977 and constructed a building thereon about 30 years ago. After his demise, the property has devolved upon them. The petitioners state that the officials of the 2nd respondent have put marks on part of the building, stating that the building up to the mark is liable to be demolished. They contend that the respondents have no authority or power to demolish the building, without initiating proceedings in accordance with law. Learned Standing Counsel submits that part of the building needs to be demolished for the purpose of widening of the road. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Standing Counsel for the 2nd respondent. Except that certain marks are said to have been made, the respondents did not issue any notice to the petitioner, nor any notification was published. In case the respondents intend to proceed against the building of the petitioners, notices under the relevant provisions of law are to be issued. If any portion of the building is needed for widening of the road, proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, or other provisions of law, must be initiated. It shall be open to them to negotiate with the petitioners or to offer any other benefit. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the respondents not to proceed against the building of the petitioners, except by initiating proceedings in accordance with law. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.18.03.2011. GJ