THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.2936 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner claims to be in possession and enjoyment of Ac.1.17 cents of land in Survey No.184/7A of Nesanur Revenue Village, Puttur Mandal, Chittoor District. He has also filed a copy of the pattadar pass book issued in his favour, which discloses that his possession over the land is recognized. The grievance of the petitioner is that the respondents are trying to dispossess him, even while his application for grant of patta is pending. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Revenue. As of now, the petitioner is said to be in possession of Ac.1.17 cents of land in Survey No.184/7A and the same is evident from the pattadar pass book. In case, there exists any proposal for assignment of such land, the case of the petitioner deserves to be considered on a priority basis. On the other hand, if the respondents propose to resume the possession of land, they have to follow the procedure prescribed under the A.P. Land Encroachment Act. The petitioner cannot be dispossessed forcibly. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing that in case, any proposals exist, for assignment of the land in Survey No.184/7A of Nesanur Revenue Village, the case of the petitioner shall be considered and that he shall not be dispossessed from the said land, without initiating any proceedings in accordance with the provisions of law. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 17.02.2009 Note: Issue C.C. in three days. (B/o) JSU THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.2936 of 2009 Date: 17.02.2009 JSU