Bhupdev Prasad Patel v. State Of Chhattisgarh

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR WPC No. 2533 of 2017 Bhupdev Prasad Patel S/o Bharat Kumar, R/o Village Karwahi / Khamhariya, Tehsil Tamnar, District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. ---- Petitioner

Versus

1. State of Chhattisgarh Through Its Secretary, Department of Revenue Mantralaya, Mahanadi Bhawan, New Raipur, District Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

2. Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) and Land Acquisition Officer, Revenue Department, Gharghoda, District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.

3. Central Bank of India Lailunga Road, Near Police Station Gharghoda, District Raigarh, Chhattisgarh.

---- Respondents For Petitioner :

Mr. Sunil Otwani, Advocate.

For Respondent/State :

Mr. Arun Sao, Dy. Advocate General for the State. Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal Order On Board 12/09/17 Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner would submit that the compensation amount as awarded to the petitioner in lieu of his land has been deposited in the bank account of the petitioner but that has been withheld pursuant to the direction of respondent No. 2- S.D.O. without giving any prior notice or reason to the petitioner. Hence, this writ petition. 2.

I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner. 3.

Be that as it may, the petitioner is at liberty to make a fresh representation to the respondent No. 2- S.D.O. (Civil) and Land Acquisition Officer, Raigarh, who in turn shall consider and take a decision on petitioner's representation expeditiously preferably within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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With the aforesaid observation, the writ petition is disposed of. SD/- (Sanjay K. Agrawal) Judge Priyanka