THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU W.P.No. 21907 of_2006 Dated:19.10.2006 Between 1.Y.Ramakrishna Reddy and others …..Petitioners and 1.The Divisional Engineer, HLC., Department of Irrigation, Anantapur Division, Anantapur and others … Respondents THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU W.P.No.21907 of 2006 ORDER: The case of the petitioners is that they are owners and possessors of lands in Survey number 298/2 to 4, 299 and 314/9 of Govindapalli village, Bukkarayasamudram Mandal, Anantapur District. While so, respondent Nos.1 to 3 are taking steps to dig channel through their lands, without initiating any proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act or any other law for the time being in force or by calling for negotiations. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on merits, respondent Nos.1 to 3 are directed not to interfere with the lands of the petitioners in S.No.298/2 to 4,299 and 314/9 of Govindapalli village, Bukkarayasamudram Mandal, Anantapur District, without due process of law. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. _________ 23-10-2006 rkk THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE C.V.RAMULU W.P.No.21787 of 2006 23-10-2006