HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.22590 of 2008 ORDER: The petitioners submitted an application on 29.09.2008 before the Tahsildar, Serilingampally, 5th respondent herein claiming benefit under G.O.Ms.No.166, dated 16.02.2008, in respect of the land in Survey No.149 of Nanakramguda Village. Their grievance is that the respondents have not taken any steps on the application so far and they seek appropriate directions in this regard. The respondents filed a counter affidavit stating that large number of applications have been received in respect of Survey No.149 and that the processing thereof would take some time. It is also stated that the application of the petitioners would be considered in accordance with the guidelines. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Pleader for Assignment. The Government evolved a scheme for regularization of unauthorized encroachments over the Government land and issued guidelines for this purpose through G.O.Ms.No.166. The question as to whether the petitioners fulfilled the requirements mentioned in the G.O. needs to be examined by the respondents. On account of the delay in processing of the application, the petitioners gained an impression that their application was not considered at all. From a perusal of the counter affidavit, it becomes clear that the delay is on account of the fact that large number of applications have been received in respect of the land in Survey No.149. No time limit is stipulated under the G.O. for disposal of the applications. Therefore, the writ petition is disposed of directing the respondents to process the application submitted by the petitioners in terms of G.O.Ms.No.166 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. _________ 06.03.2009 JSU HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.22590 of 2008 Date: 06.03.2009 JSU