THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO. 6141 of 1997 DATE: 23-04-2007 Between : M.Shanthaiah and 84 others. … Petitioners And State of Andhra Pradesh, Secretary Revenue, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Secretariat, Hyderabad and 3 others. … Respondents THE HON’BLE Ms. JUSTICE G. ROHINI WRIT PETITION NO. 6141 of 1997 ORDER: The petitioners, 85 in umber, claim title and possession in respect of small plots situated in Sy.No.30 and 31/1, Ziaguda, Hyderabad, having purchased the same under registered sale deeds long back. It is stated that the petitioners had constructed small dwelling units on the respective plots purchased by them and have been continuing in possession and enjoyment of the same. This writ petition is filed aggrieved by the alleged action of the respondents in seeking to dispossess the petitioners from their respective houses claiming that the lands are excess vacant lands under the Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act. It is contended by the petitioners that the alleged action of the respondents in attempting to dismantle the houses and dispossess the petitioners without issuing any notice and without taking recourse to lay is arbitrary and illegal. This Court, while directing Rule Nisi, by order dated 28-03-1997, granted an interim order directing the respondents to maintain status quo existing as on that date in all respects. The said order is continued to be in operation through out and no counter affidavit has been filed by the respondents so far. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case and in the absence of any counter affidavit by the respondents, I deem it appropriate to dispose of the writ petition with a direction to the respondents not to interfere with the possession of the petitioners, in any manner whatsoever with the property in question, without following due process of law. No costs. _______________ G. ROHINI, J. Date:23-04-2007 KLP