PIL 51/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE A. K. GOEL THE HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANIMA HAZARIKA (Goel,J.) This petition has been filed by way of public interest litigation against transf er of functions of Town and Country Planning Authority to the Municipalities by amending Assam Municipal Act, 1956, but without amending Assam Town & Country Pl anning Act, 1959. From the petition it is not clear as to in what manner public will be affected a dversely and as to how the petitioner is a public spirited person. It has not be en stated in the petition that the petitioner took any steps to highlight the pr oblems faced by the people at large before appropriate authorities or otherwise. In the representation dated 28.04.2011, which is said to have been made to the Government, no particulars are mentioned. In view of the above, this petition cannot be entertained, at this stage. Howeve r, this will not be bar in filing of a fresh petition if the petitioner takes ne cessary steps and makes appropriate averments in the writ petition. The petition is disposed of accordingly.