THE HON’BLE SRI JUSTICE V.ESWARAIAH WRIT PETITION No.340 of 2009 ORDER: It is the case of the petitioners that they are the owners of the shops bearing Municipal Door Nos.19/152 and 19/206 respectively situated at Madras Road, Kadapa. It is stated that they have not encroached the road margin and in the course of widening of the existing road, the shops in question are sought to be demolished. It is stated that the second respondent also issued emergency notice, dated 19.11.2008, stating that the existing road will be widened up to 70 feet, by duly paying the compensation at the rate of Rs.6,200/- per square yard and accordingly, the petitioners were directed to submit explanation. It is further stated that the petitioners have submitted a representation stating that if they are provided with alternative sites, they have no objection for the widening. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, I am of the opinion that the property of the petitioners cannot be taken away or demolished, without following due process of law or either by acquiring the same under private negotiations or under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The writ petition is accordingly disposed of, directing the respondents not to dispossess the petitioners, without following due process of law. No costs. ________________ 12.01.2009 kdl