THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 234 OF 2007 O R D E R: The petitioner claims to have constructed a terrace building in an extent of 0-02½ cents, abutting the road from Bicavolu to Ramachandrapuram in Gollala Mamidada village, after obtaining permission from the Grampanchayat, vide proceedings dated 23.8.1995. He submits that on account of the political diﬀerences in the village, the respondents are attempting to demolish his building, without issuing any notice and without following due process of law. Notice before admission was ordered by this court on 3.1.2007. An interim direction was issued to the eﬀect that status quo shall be maintained. So far, the respondents have not filed any counter affidavit. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Government Pleader for Panchayat Raj, and learned Standing Counsel for the Grampanchayat. The assertion of the petitioner that he was granted permission by the Grampanchayat, for construction of the building over an extent of 0-02½ cents, remains unrebutted. Even assuming that the petitioner made construction without permission, or that the construction is in deviation of the sanctioned permission, any action can be taken, only after issuing notice, as provided for under the A.P. Panchayat Raj Act and the Rules made thereunder. The structures raised by the petitioner cannot be interfered with, except by following the prescribed procedure. The writ petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall not demolish, or otherwise interfere with the building constructed by the petitioner, except by following the procedure prescribed by law. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ 9th September 2008 PAN