THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.20208 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioner established a petroleum outlet at Godavarikhani, Ramagundam. As per the plans approved by the Oil Company, a shed of three rooms was constructed at a corner of the petrol bunk. Permission was obtained from the Municipal Council, Ramagundam, on 06-06-1997 for construction thereof. It was constructed with roof of zinc sheets. The petitioner states that, as per the directions of the Indian Oil Corporation, steps were initiated for replacing the zinc sheets with RCC roof, and permission was sought. A sum of Rs.20,365/- was remitted, on 09-09-2009, with the Municipality, towards betterment charges, etc. The roof was ultimately laid. The respondents issued a provisional notice dated 09-09-2009. Vide their final notice, dated 14-09-2009, the petitioner was required to remove the structure. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, and learned counsel for the respondents. The steps taken by the respondents 1 and 2 are totally untenable, and their action is arbitrary. It is not even alleged that the petitioner has made any construction over a fresh area. The zinc sheets roof was constructed under a valid permission. Mere replacing of zinc sheets with RCC roof must not be a matter of concern for the respondents. All the same, the petitioner deposited substantial amount, and sought permission. The respondents did not choose to pass any orders thereon. Even while neglecting the basic amenities in a Municipality, the respondents have chosen to pounce upon the petitioner, for an inconsequential thing. Such an action cannot be countenanced. The writ petition is accordingly allowed, and the impugned order is set aside. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.02-11-2009. KO