THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P.Nos.26571 of 2007 and 824 of 2008 Between: Smt.M.Nagaratnam. .. PETITIONER and Government of A.P. and others. .. RESPONDENTS THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P.Nos.26571 of 2007 and 824 of 2008 COMMON ORDER: Since similar questions that arise for consideration in these writ petitions, the same are taken up together for disposal by way of common order. The petitioners in both the writ petitions seek to issue a Writ of Mandamus declaring the action of the respondents in interfering with the peaceful possession and enjoyment of the lands admeasuring 666 sq. yards in Plot No.198 and 266 sq. yards in Plot No.111 respectively in Sy.No.74/12 forming part of M/s.Thrimurthy Weaker’s Section Co-operative Housing Society Limited, situated at East Marredpally, Secunderabad Cantonment, Hyderabad, as illegal and arbitrary and consequently to direct the respondents not to interfere in any manner except in accordance with law. It is the case of the petitioner in W.P.No.26571 of 2007 that she purchased the land admeasuring 666 sq. yards through registered Sale Deed, dated 05-08-1989, after obtaining permission from the Urban Land Ceiling Authorities. It is the case of the petitioner in W.P.No.824 of 2008 that he purchased the land admeasuring 266 sq. yards through registered Sale Deed, dated 10- 04-2006 and he obtained sanction for construction of a residential house from the Cantonment Board vide CBR No.2 (14), dated 28-06-2006, under Section 181 (1) of the Cantonment Act, 1984. It is the case of both the petitioners that the Government is claiming the lands in Sy.No.74 and accordingly, the 3rd respondent filed L.G.C.No.167 of 1997 on the file of the Special Court constituted under the A.P. Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 (for short “the Special Court”), and both the petitioners are not parties to the said L.G.C. and even before the said L.G.C. is disposed of, the respondents are attempting to interfere with the peaceful possession and enjoyment of the lands in question. It is further stated that this court disposed of number of writ petitions directing the respondents not to interfere with the possession of the petitioners therein pending disposal of L.G.C.No.167 of 1997. On instructions, learned Government Pleader for Revenue appearing for the respondents, submits that the 3rd respondent filed L.G.C.No.167 of 97 before the Special Court against the entire Co-operative Housing Societies and the said L.G.C. is pending for adjudication. This Court while disposing of W.P.No.19426 of 2007 by order dated 13-09-2007, following the earlier writ petitions, directed the respondents not to interfere with the possession of the petitioner therein pending disposal of L.G.C.No.167 of 1997 and at the same time, the petitioner therein is also directed not to make any constructions or change the nature of the lands pending disposal of L.G.C.No.167 of 97. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submits that though the petitioner in W.P.No.18318 of 2007 obtained permission for construction, this Court disposed of the said writ petition, without expressing any opinion with regard to the construction, directing the respondents not to interfere with the possession of the petitioner therein. Learned Government Pleader for Revenue appearing for the respondents submits that a Division Bench of this Court while disposing of W.P.No.20459 of 2007 and batch, in respect of the subject matter of the lands in L.G.C.No.167 of 1997, directed both the parties to maintain status- quo pending disposal of L.G.C.No.167 of 1997. Therefore, I am of the opinion that the petitioners are also entitled for the similar order as made by the Division Bench of this Court in W.P.No.20459 of 2007 and batch. Accordingly, both the petitioners and the respondents are at liberty to take appropriate steps for impleadment of any necessary and proper parties in L.G.C.No.167 of 1997 and both the parties to the writ petitions shall maintain status-quo obtaining as on today in respect of the subject matter of the writ petitions till the final determination of the rights of the parties in L.G.C.No.167 of 1997 on the file of the Special Court. Accordingly, the writ petitions are disposed of. No costs. ___________ 29-01-2008 Note: Issue C.C. in two days (B/o) Prv