THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE N.V. RAMANA W.P. No. 8441 of 2009 Oral order: The petitioner states that respondent Nos. 1 and 2 at the instance of the owner of the house, without issuing any notice to him, are trying to demolish the house stating that it has become old and not fit for human habitation. The learned Standing Counsel for respondent Nos. 1 and 2- GHMC on instructions submitted that the owner of the house has made an application requesting them to demolish the house as it is more than 100 years old and has become unfit for human habitation. He, however, submitted that they would follow the due process of law, in that they would issue notice to the petitioner, and after considering the explanation, if any, to be submitted by him, pass appropriate orders, and then take action. In view of the above stand taken by the learned Standing Counsel for respondent Nos. 1 and 2, the learned counsel for the petitioner agreed for disposal of the writ petition with the following directions: Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 shall before taking any steps to demolish the house, shall follow the due process of law, in that they shall issue notice to the petitioner, and consider the explanation, if any, to be submitted by him, and pass appropriate orders and then take action in accordance with the decision to be taken. Till such time, status quo obtaining as on today shall be maintained by the parties. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. ________________ N.V. RAMANA, J. Dated: 23rd April, 2009 KSR