JUDGMENT The petitioner, invoking the jurisdiction in a public interest litigation, seeks the removal of an alleged encroachment made on public utility land, comprising of Gata No. 156 area 0.0120 hectare recorded as 'Panchayat Ghar', Gata No. 155 area 0.740 hectare recorded as 'play ground', Gata No. 144 area 0.160 hectare recorded as 'pit of fertilizer', Gata No. 143 area 0.1580 hectare recorded as 'Khalihan', Gata No. 154 area 0.0690 hectare recorded as 'Khor', Gata No. 145 Ka recorded as 'pond' and Gata No. 90 and 92 recorded as 'Naveen Parti' situated at Village Senduri, Pargana Bela Daultabad, Tehsil Lalganj, District Azamgarh. 2. Since a statutory remedy is available under Section 122-B of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950, we are not inclined to entertain the petition. We clarify that we have not expressed any opinion on the merits of the grievance. However, since the statutory remedy is available, we permit the petitioner to file a comprehensive representation to the Assistant Collector who shall, upon verification of facts, initiate a proceeding under Section 122-B of the Act if the facts and circumstances of the case so justify. In the event, such proceeding is initiated, an expeditious decision shall be taken thereon. 3. We, however, clarify that all facts shall be subject to due verification and any proceeding that may be adopted will be with due notice to all the affected parties. 4. With these observations, we dispose of this petition. There shall be no order as to costs.