HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No.27910 of 2009 ORDER: The petitioners claim to be the owners of residential premises in Vorugantivari Street, T.Nagar, Rajahmundry, East Godavari District. Their grievance is that the Municipal Corporation, Rajahmundry/respondent herein has put marks on the buildings proposing to demolish part of the buildings for the purpose of widening of roads. The petitioners contended that the buildings were constructed after obtaining permission several years ago and that no proceedings are initiated either under the Land Acquisition Act or under the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent. The respondent is conferred with the power to widen the roads if the situation demands. However, the affected properties have to be acquired under the relevant provisions of the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act or the Land Acquisition Act. Unless the proceedings are initiated under the said enactments and the compensation is paid, the property of a private individual cannot be utilized for public purpose. Hence, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing that the respondent shall not in any way demolish or interfere with the buildings of the petitioners unless the proceedings under the relevant enactment are initiated and compensation is paid. There shall be no order as to costs. _____________________ L.NARASIMHA REDDY, J 22nd December, 2009 SKM