THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH WRIT PETITION No:15856 of 2007 DATED:26-07-2007 BETWEEN: Konathala Srinivasa Rao. ..... PETITIONER AND The Director General of Police, Hyderabad, A.P., & 2 others. .....RESPONDENTS ORDER: Heard learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Pleader for Home appearing for the respondents. 2. Petitioner seeks a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to dispose of the application filed by the petitioner, dated 16-11-2006, for issuance of ‘No Objection Certificate’ and reminder application, dated 15-03-2007, immediately. 3. It is the case of the petitioner that in continuation of his earlier application, dated 16-11-2006, another application, dated 15-03-2007, was filed before the respondent-Joint Collector for grant of ‘No Objection Certificate’ in respect of 1504 sq.mts bearing House No.9-1-191/1, (9-1-199/A) acquired by it vide registered sale deed document No.12941/06 enabling it to obtain permission from the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad for construction of the house. It is stated that though the said application has been received on 15-03-2007 the same has not been considered and disposed of by the respondent so far. 4. I am not inclined to express any opinion with regard to the legality and validity of the right, title of the petitioner in respect of the said property but when an application has been filed before the respondent seeking issuance of ‘No Objection Certificate’ it is for the respondent to consider and dispose of the same in accordance with law. 5. Having regard to the facts and circumstances respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 16-11-2006, and the reminder application, dated 15-03-2007, in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. Accordingly, Writ Petition is disposed of. No order as to costs. _________________ V.ESWARAIAH,J 26th July, 2007. Tsy