R. Jyothi v. The State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
A single-judge bench disposed of a constitutional writ petition filed by a shop owner challenging threats by the Municipal Corporation to remove a structure without due process. The court granted liberty to the authority to act if encroachment is found, ensuring due process and opportunity are maintained, while directing the petitioner to cease further construction.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed granting liberty to respondent-Corporation to remove illegal structure following due process; directed petitioner not to undertake further construction; no order for costs.