THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA WRIT PETITION No.2330 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioner association, which is registered under the Registration of Societies Act, XXI of 1860 has filed the present writ petition, wherein they have prayed that members of the association be granted house sites pattas for the peaceful livelihood of the members of the association. It has been averred that the members of the petitioner association are neither having their own houses nor any house sites of their own and are living in rented occupation. It has further been averred that all the members of the association are living below poverty line. The association submitted a representation in the year 2007 to the Collector for allotment of house sites in Sy.Nos.100, 125 and 140/14 of Duvvada village. However, there has been no response from the respondents. The petitioner prays that they are entitled to the allotment of house sites in terms of various G.Os. issued by the State Government. Counter-affidavit has been filed on behalf of respondent No.3, wherein it has been averred that the petitioners have no right whatsoever to demand the allotment of house sites. It being a welfare measure is a prerogative of Government either to allot or not to allot. It has further been averred that no individual house sites can be allotted to the members of the petitioner association. However, the case of the petitioner can be considered under G.O.Ms.No.136 dated 08-05-2006 in case the petitioner association is eligible. In view of the aforementioned stand of the Government, it is clear that no individual houses sites can be allotted to the members of the petitioner association. However, the case of the petitioner association be considered, in accordance with law, in terms of G.O.Ms.No.136, dated 18-05-2006, in case the petitioner association fulfils all the eligibility criteria and subject to the availability of the land. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. _________________________________ JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA April 07, 2011 Pn THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE ASHUTOSH MOHUNTA WRIT PETITION No.2330 of 2008 April 07, 2011 Pn