THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE N.V. RAMANA Writ Petition No.26671 of 2009 ORDER: The writ petition is filed aggrieved by the action of the third respondent, namely, the District Collector, Mahaboob Nagar District, in not taking any action against the fifth respondent-Sarpanch for the irregularities and misappropriation, in spite of repeated representations being made by the petitioner as well as other ward members. As there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner on 28.04.2010, the matter was directed to be listed today under the caption ‘for dismissal’. Even today also, when the matter is called, none appeared for the petitioner nor is there any representation made on his behalf. Respondent Nos.1 to 3 filed counter in the matter denying the allegations made by the petitioner. In para-6 thereof, it is stated as under: “In reply para No.6, it is submitted that the Divisional Panchayat Officer, Mahabubnagar has been directed to conduct enquiry into the allegations leveled against the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat, Venkatraopet vide this office Roc.No.A1/4052/2009, Dt.21.11.2009. The Divisional Panchayat Officer, Mahabubnagar has conducted enquiry on 26.11.2009, inspected the records of Gram Panchayat, Venkatraopet and submitted his report vide his Lr.No.A/491/2009, Dt.17.12.2009. As seen from the enquiry report of the Divisional Panchayat Officer, the Sarpanch Gram Panchayat, Venkatropeta has misappropriated Rs.3,52,610/- of G.P.funds. Therefore necessary show- cause notice U/s 249(2) for his removal and U/s 265 for recovery of the misappropriated amounts were issued vide this office Roc.No.A1/4052/2009, Dated: 21.12.2009. Further the cheque drawing powers of the Sarpanch were also restricted duly authorizing the Extension Officer (PR&RD), Talakondapally to countersign the cheques presented by the Sarpanch Gram Panchayat, Venkatraopet as per G.O.Ms.No.30, Panchayat & Rural Developmnet, Dt.20.01.1995 under rule 42 of APPR Act 1994. The show cause notice was served on the Sarpanch on 23.12.2009. After receipt of the explanation, the action against the Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat, Venkatraopet will be finalized as per the provisions of the APPR Act 1994.” In view of the stand taken by respondent Nos.1 to 3 in their counter affidavit, which is extracted hereinabove, no further orders need be passed in the writ petition. Accordingly, the writ petition is closed. No costs. ___________________ N.V. RAMANA, J. Date:29.04.2010 VGB