ORDER :

B.N. Agrawal and .P. Naolekar, JJ.

Union Territory of Chandigarh:

1. Heard learned amicus curiae as well as learned counsel appearing on behalf of the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

It has been stated in the latest status report, which has been filed on affidavit, that so far as two writ petitions, namely, Writ Petition No.15972 of 2004 and C.W.P. No.7367-CAT/2007 are concerned, steps have been taken before the High Court of Punjab and Haryana for fixing an early date of hearing in those cases but no formal order has been passed. Learned counsel for the Union Territory of Chandigarh is directed to pursue the application for early hearing and see that writ applications are disposed of with utmost expedition.

Place the matter on 13th November, 2007.

State of Karnataka:

The State of Karnataka is directed to file a more detailed affidavit within six weeks stating therein as to whether the house in question has been vacated by particular occupant and, if not, reason for the same. The details of rental/penal rental and the steps taken for recovery of the same shall also be stated in the affidavit.

Place the matter on 18th September, 2007.

State of Orissa:

Heard learned amicus as well as