THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO : 3678 of 2002 ORDER: The petitioner challenges the communication, dated 20.02.2002, issued by the erstwhile Malkajgiri Municipality. In respect of 600 square yards of land, which is part of Survey No.278 of Maduranagar, the Municipality allotted House No.37-93/189/1 in the name of Mr.Rajamouli Sharma and House No.37-93/189/2 in the name of Mr.M.P.Sharma on 23.07.1997. Subsequently, the house numbers were deleted from the Register of Assessments. Claiming to be interested in the properties, the petitioner made a representation, as to the basis for such deletion. Through the impugned communication, the municipality informed the petitioner that the house numbers were deleted, since it was found that the houses were not existing on the site. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. The A.P. Municipalities Act and the Rules made thereunder prescribe the procedure for assessment of various properties and allotment of house numbers within the limits of municipality. It is a matter of record that the site in Survey No.278 was assessed to tax and house numbers were allotted. It is to be presumed that the numbers were allotted, only on being satisfied that there existed houses. In case, the houses ceased to exist or any circumstances warranted deletion of house numbers, it was obligatory on the part of the municipality to issue notices to the assessees. Admittedly, such a course was not adopted. On this short ground, the writ petition is allowed and the impugned communication is set aside It is directed that House Nos.37-93/189/1 & 2 shall remain in force, till they are deleted, by following the procedure prescribed by law. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 28.11.2008 JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION NO : 3678 of 2002 Date: 28.11.2008 JSU