THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOUSHAD ALI W.P.No.13905 of 2011 ORDER : Having regard to the short grievance presented at the hearing seeking reasonable time to vacate the premises, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal with the consent of both the parties. The petitioner was granted lease for an extent of 1050 square yards of land by the 2nd Respondent-Temple. The said lease expired on 30-06-2006. A notice dated 01-07-2006 (Ex.A2) was issued calling upon him to vacate the premises and on the failure, proceedings were initiated under Section 83 of the Andhra Pradesh Charitable & Hindu Religious Institutions & Endowments Act for eviction, initially before the Deputy Commissioner (O.A.No.136 of 2008), which was subsequently transferred to the Endowments Tribunal in O.A.No.2360 of 2010. The Tribunal on a consideration of the matter, recorded a finding that the lease period expired by 30-06-2006 and therefore there being no extension, the petitioner is liable to be treated as an encroacher to be evicted. Accordingly, the O.A. was allowed by orders dated 11-03-2011, granting a month’s time for vacating the premises. The legality of the order is not under challenge. As mentioned above, the learned counsel seeks reasonable time to vacate the premises. It is stated that the petitioner has established a timber depot and has been conducting business for a quite long time. Due to the nature of the business, it is difficult to get an alternative accommodation. It is contended that the time granted by the Tribunal is not sufficient and therefore seeks reasonable time for vacating the premises. The counsel also submits that the petitioner has already made an application to the competent authority seeking fresh lease and a direction be given for consideration. Indisputably, the lease granted in favour of the petitioner expired on 30-06-2006 and the lease was not extended further. Hence, the Tribunal rightly allowed the O.A. directing the eviction of the petitioner. However, from the facts pleaded and the material placed, evidently the petitioner has established a timber depot and it may be difficult for the petitioner to secure alternative accommodation to re-locate the said business. I am therefore of the view that the time granted by the Tribunal is not sufficient. In the circumstances, it may be appropriate to pass the following order : (i) The petitioner shall be permitted to be in possession and enjoyment of the premises up to 28-02-2012; (ii) The petitioner shall continue to pay the rent without any default; (iii) He shall file an undertaking before the respondents within a period of one week from the date of the receipt of a copy of the order incorporating the aforesaid conditions; (iv) In default of any of the aforesaid conditions, this order stands vacated; and (v) The petitioner is at liberty to pursue his application before the appropriate authority for fresh lease. The Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. ________________ NOUSHAD ALI, J. 27th August, 2011. skmr THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE NOUSHAD ALI W.P.No.13905 of 2011 Date : 27-08-2011 Between : Nalam Venkata Purnanandaraju .. Petitioner And The Assistant Commissioner, Endowments Department, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District & another .. Respondents