Virendra Kumar Verma v. State Of Chhattisgarh

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR WPC No. 2631 of 2016 1.

Virendra Kumar Verma S/o Late Babulal Verma, Aged About 60 Years R/o Idgah Road, Near The Bajpayee Tower Masanganj Bilaspur, Tahsil And Distirct Bilaspur Chhattisgarh ---- Petitioner

Versus

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State Of Chhattisgarh Through The Secretary, Land Acquire Department, Mahandi Bhawan, Naya Raipur, Distirct Raipur Chhattisgarh 2.

Collector, Bemetara, District Bemetara Chhattisgarh 3.

Sub Divisional Officer Revenue And Land Acquire Officer Bemetara District Bemetara Chhattisgarh ---- Respondent For Petitioner Shri Amit Kumar, Advocate For Respondent/State Shri R.K. Mishra, Dy. Adv. General Hon'ble Shri Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra Order On Board 26/10/2016 1.

Indisputably petitioner's land was acquired for construction/ widening of National Highway and the amount of compensation was also determined. As a matter of fact, a cheque was issued in favour of the petitioner, however, because of some mistake the cheque was directed to be

returned and thereafter, payment has not been received by the petitioner.

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Considering the entire facts situation of the case, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondent No.3, who is competent authority under the National Highways Act, 1956, to pass necessary orders for making payment of compensation to the petitioner within a period of four weeks from today. If for any lawful reason the petitioner is found not entitled for compensation, the authority shall pass a reasoned order and inform the petitioner within the same period. Sd/- Judge Prashant Kumar Mishra Gowri