THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.4765 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner states that he dug a bore-well in his land in Survey No.360/12 of Mangalmadaka Village, Mudigubba Mandal, Anantapur District in March, 2008. The Tahsildar, Mudigubba Mandal, Anantapur District, the respondent herein, sealed the bore-well, through panchanama, dated 15.07.2008, on the ground that it was dug without obtaining permission under the A.P. Water, Land & Trees Act, 2002. The petitioner challenges the seizure. It is stated that she was not issued any notice before the seizure was effected. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader for Revenue. Even from a perusal of the panchanama, dated 15.07.2008, it is evident that the petitioner was not put on notice, indicating any violations on her part. The question of sealing or seizing a bore- well would arise, if only, necessary enquiry is conducted, giving opportunity to the affected parties and a finding is recorded as to the violation of the provisions of law. Therefore, the writ petition is allowed and the sealing of the bore-well made by the respondent is held illegal. The respondent is directed to remove the seals. It is, however, left open to the respondent to take necessary steps in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY,J Dt:12.03.2009 kdl