THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NARASIMHA REDDY Writ Petition Nos.2601, 2706, 2900 & 3389 of 2011 COMMON ORDER: The petitioners in this batch of writ petitions are the owners of different flats of Siripuram Towers constructed at Siripuram Junction, Visakhapatnam. Permission for construction of towers was obtained way back in the year 1986. It appears that, in the recent past, objections were raised by certain individuals, vis-à-vis the permission. A spate of litigation appears to have ensued. The Assistant City Planner-III of the Corporation issued notices dated 05-02-2011, through which, he sealed the premises owned by the petitioners. In the said proceedings, it was mentioned that the steps are taken in the presence of one Mr.B.K. Rai, and that the action was taken as per orders of the Commissioner of the Corporation. The petitioners feel aggrieved by the action taken by the Corporation, in general, and Assistant City Planner-III, in particular. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners, and learned Standing Counsel for the respondents. On the face of it, the proceedings issued by the Assistant City Planner are highhanded, arbitrary and contrary to law. He did not make reference to any provision of law. It is ununderstandable as to why the presence of the said B.K.Rai was necessary for sealing. Further, no reference is made to any written instructions from the Commissioner of the Corporation. This Court has summoned the Assistant City Planner and admonished him for the patently illegal acts, resorted to by him. He rendered unconditional apology. It is stated that the seals have since been removed. Hence, the writ petitions are allowed, and the impugned proceedings are set aside. The Authorities of the Corporation are warned, not to resort to such illegal activities, in future. There shall be no order as to costs. _______________________ L. NARASIMHA REDDY, J. Dt.18-02-2011. KO