THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE GODA RAGHURAM C.C.No. 194 of 2008 Dated: 09-10-2009 Between:- Nama Bhoomaiah ..Petitioner. And The Govt., of A.P., rep., by its Secretary, P. Raj Department, Secretariat Buildings, Hyderabad and others. Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE GODA RAGHURAM C.C.No. 194 of 2008 Oral Order: This contempt case is filed alleging violation of the judgment of this Court dated 24-11-1997 in W.P.No. 31029 of 1997 whereby the writ petition was disposed of granting stay of demolition till such time the respondents issue appropriate notice to the petitioner either under the Land Acquisition Act, Land Encroachment Act or under any other relevant provision of law calling for objections. It is alleged that on 03-02-2008 without notice or following the due process of law, the respondents have demolished the residential building. The 5th respondent has filed a counter clearly and categorically denying the allegations. The petitioner has filed a reply affidavit reiterating the allegation of unlawful demolition of the premises. There is no evidence marshaled in support of the petitioner’s allegation of contumacious conduct by the respondents. The contempt proceedings are quasi criminal in nature and potentially impact the respondents with loss of liberty or other serious consequences, if the respondents are in service. In the absence of any proof, reiteration of the pleadings by a succession of affidavits, does not establish the case of the petitioner. There are no merits. The contempt case is accordingly dismissed. ____________________ GODA RAGHURAM, J Dated: 09-10-2009