OII.DIIR Leamed counsel for the petitioner submits that the rlspondents are trying to lease out the schedule properties to third parties. Hence he prays that status- quo may be granted in respect of the schedule properties. None represented the respondents. In view of the said submission and having regard to the reasons stated in the affidavit filed in support of the petition, there shall be status-quo as on today to be maintained in respect of the schedule properties till 20.10.2022.