THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition No.2130 of 2011 ORDER: The petitioner claims to be the owner of premises bearing No.4- 63, First Road, New Town, Ananthapur. According to her, the officials of the respondents have put marking on the premises, stating that the same is needed for widening of the road. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondents. The petitioner is residing in the premises bearing No.4-63, First Road, New Town, Ananthapur. In case the respondents admit the ownership of the petitioner over the premises and need the same for widening of the road, they have to issue proceedings under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act, or Land Acquisition Act. On the other hand, if they are of the view that the petitioner is encroached any public property, the authority concerned has to initiate proceedings under the relevant provisions of law. Marking may have been done only for the purpose of identifying the affected portion. However, the possession thereof can be taken only after the necessary exercise in accordance with law is undertaken. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing that the respondents shall not demolish or otherwise interfere with the marked portion of the premises owned by the petitioner without following the procedure prescribed by law. There shall be no order as costs. _____________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.25.02.2011. GJ