THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P.Nos.1508, 1510, 1530, 1548, 1553 and 1556 of 2008 Between: K.Bhaskar and others. .. PETITIONERS and The Revenue Divisional Officer and another. .. RESPONDENTS THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH W.P.Nos.1508, 1510, 1530, 1548, 1553 and 1556 of 2008 COMMON ORDER: Since similar questions that arise for consideration in these writ petitions, the same are taken up together for disposal by way of common order. It is the case of the petitioners that against various orders passed by the 2nd respondent under Section 6 of A.P.Land Encroachment Act, 1905, in proceedings Nos.Rc.CC.1/NPT/80, dated 18-01-2008, for eviction of the petitioners from various encroached lands in Sy.No.1/1 situated at Pellakuru Village and Mandal, Nellore District, the petitioners filed separate appeals along with stay applications before the 1st respondent on 25-01-2008. But, so far, neither stay applications nor appeals have been disposed of. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the writ petitions are disposed of directing the 1st respondent to consider and dispose of the appeals filed against the orders of the 2nd respondent, dated 18-01-2008, in proceedings Nos.Rc.CC.1/NPT/80, after giving reasonable opportunity to the petitioners, as expeditiously as possible, in accordance with law. Pending disposal of the appeals, status-quo obtaining as on today with regard to possession shall be maintained. There shall be no order as to costs. ___________ 31-01-2008 Note: Issue C.C. by tomorrow (B/o) Prv