THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.1876 of 2007 ORDER: The District Collector, East Godavari, the 1st respondent, published a notification, dated 15.11.2006, under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (for short ‘the Act’), proposing to acquire Ac.1.88 cents of land in survey No.23 of Sirivada Village, Peddapuram Mandal, East Godavari District, for the purpose of providing house sites to the poor. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kakinada, the 2nd respondent, was appointed as the Land Acquisition Officer. An enquiry under Section 5-A of the Act was conducted by him. The objections submitted by the petitioner were considered and a report of the enquiry was submitted to the 1st respondent. On a consideration of the same, the 1st respondent passed an order, dated 13.01.2007, rejecting the objections and has decided to proceed with the acquisition. A declaration under Section 6 of the Act was published on 22.01.2007. The petitioner feels aggrieved by the proceedings vis-à- vis the land. The respondents filed a counter-affidavit, stating that the objections raised by the petitioner were dealt with in detail and that no interference is warranted. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Revenue. The petitioner is not able to point out any procedural defects in the proceedings. The enquiry under Section 5-A of the Act was held in a detailed manner and an elaborate report submitted by the 2nd respondent, was taken into account by the 1st respondent. Even if a second view is possible on merits of the matter, this Court cannot sit as an Appellate Authority. It is no doubt true that a compulsory acquisition of land would result in hardship to the owner thereof. At the same time, the larger public interests must outweigh the personal inconvenience. This Court is not inclined to interfere with the proceedings. The Writ Petition is accordingly dismissed. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.09.06.2010. GJ