THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 3420 OF 2011 ORDER: The petitioners claim to be the residents of Akkayyapalem area of Visakhapatnam. They submitted a representation on 06-01-2011 to the respondent, complaining that a public property is being encroached, causing hardship to the residents of the locality. The grievance of the petitioners is that no action has been taken thereon. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. 3. Even according to the representation, dated 06-01-2011, the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation has visited the spot and promised action. In case, the steps are not taken to preserve the public property, serious hardship would be caused. The petitioners are not claiming any benefit for themselves. 4. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the respondent to take immediate steps on the representation, dated 06-01-2011, submitted by the petitioners within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It shall be ensured that no construction takes place in the open land or water bodies in the area by any individual. There shall be no order as to costs. ___________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J February 15, 2011. Note: Issue CC in three days. (B/O). KTL.