THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY WRIT PETITION No. 21056 OF 2008 O R D E R: The petitioner claims that his land in Sy.Nos.1459 and 1460, admeasuring Acs.1-44 cents and 1-75 cents, respectively, of Dumpalagattu village of Khajipet Mandal in Kadapa District, was utilized for excavation of irrigation canal under Telugu Ganga Project, in the year 2006. His grievance is that neither the land was acquired, nor any compensation was paid. He claims to have made a representation dated 17.4.2007 to the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Telugu Ganga Project, the 2nd respondent herein, and complains that no action has been taken thereon. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader for Land Acquisition. Normally, whenever the land of an individual is needed for any public purpose, including the one for excavation of canal, proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act are initiated, and compensation is paid to the land owners. The petitioner complains that his lands were utilized for excavation of the canal, without initiating proceedings and paying compensation. This court cannot express its view, at this stage. The 2nd respondent, who is the concerned authority, can verify the matter and give disposal to the representation of the petitioner. Nearly 1½ years have elapsed, and the matter cannot be kept pending further. Hence, the writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd respondent to pass appropriate orders, on the representation dated 17.4.2007, submitted by the petitioner, within a period of two months, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. ______________________ 25th September 2008 PAN