THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Contempt Case No.1640 of 2009 ORDER: W.P.No.20806 of 2002 was filed by the petitioners complaining that the 1st respondent did not release the letter of credit for payment of compensation for their lands, that were submerged in Bheemunikunta Tank of Karimnagar District and that the same has resulted in failure to pass the award. The writ petition was allowed on 24.12.2008 directing respondents 1 to 3 and 6 therein to take necessary steps for payment of compensation for the lands of the petitioners within a period of six months. This contempt case is filed alleging that the directions issued by this Court have not been complied with. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Pleader for Land Acquisition. It is no doubt true that there was some delay on the part of the respondents in complying with the directions. Learned Government Pleader has placed before this Court, a copy of the proceedings, dated 25.05.2010 through which the Joint Collector, Karimnagar released a sum of Rs.45,41,232/-. A statement showing the receipt of compensation to the petitioners herein is also filed. Thereby, the order passed in the writ petition stands complied with. The contempt case is accordingly closed. _________ 07.06.2010 JSU THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE L.NARASIMHA REDDY Contempt Case No.1640 of 2009 Date: 07.06.2010 JSU