( 1 ) THE short question that arises for consideration in this appeal against acquittal is whether the prosecution of the respondent for offences under sections 184 and 185 read section 336 of the Andhra pradesh Municipalities Act, 1965, is barred by limitation.

( 2 ) THE following facts which are not disputed become material. The respondent owns agricultural land in S. No. 219 of 1981 riyadurg Municipality. He sold a site measuring 491/2 feet x 60 feet situated in the middle of that survey number on 4th february, 1981 under a registered document in favour of one Laksbmidevamma. The petitioner-municipality came to know about tbcse alienations on information Exhibit p-1 furnished to it by the Sub Registrar, rayadurg. P. W. 1. Revenue Inspector working in that Municipality visited the area and found that Lakshmidevamma erected a hut. The Municipality issued the notice Exhibit P-2 dated 8th May, 1981 to the respondent, informing him that be has contravened sections 184 and 185 of the andhra Pradesh Municipalities Act and called upon him to submit an application for sanction of a lay out within 7 days. The respondent sent the belated reply under exhibit A-3 dated 4th February, 1p82 exp

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