ORDER

The petitioners are licensees of the second respondent/Executive Officer of Natham Special Grade Town Panchayat and they were permitted to run shops at Natham Bus Stand Campus. By the impugned notice dated 16.06.2023, the second respondent directed the petitioners to vacate the shops for the purpose of renovation of the Bus Stand. Challenging the same, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the petitioners are in occupation of the buildings, pursuant to an auction conducted by the second respondent. On 26.01.2022, the period of lease was extended from 01.04.2022 to 30.01.2025 for a period of three years. While so, during the lease period, the second respondent has taken a decision to renovate the Bus Stand and also directed the petitioners to vacate the premises without providing an alternative accommodation. He further submitted that the condition of the building is not dilapidated, however, in order to evict these petitioners, the second respondent has issued the impugned notice as if the building is in a dilapidated condition and the renovation work is likely to be taken up.

3. The learned Additional Advo