Justice A. Ramalingeswar Rao of Hyderabad High Court on Thursday stayed the demolition of houses and dispossessing the villagers in Poranki village in Krishna district in the name of widening of National Highway No.65 (Old NH-9) between Vijayawada and Machilipatnam.
The judge was dealing with the petition filed by Ramesh Kilaru and 71 others challenging the demolition of their houses. They contended that the authorities had fixed compensation following the market values during 2007 to 2009 contrary to the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act 2013. Their application for compensation and award is pending. The judge directed the authorities produce the records relating to road widening. The case has been posted for September 4.