Tirath Prasad v. State Of Chhattisgarh

NAFR HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR WPC No. 1828 of 2016 Tirath Prasad S/o Jagdev Prasad, aged about 46 years, Caste - Kumhar, R/o Village Jhilmila, P.H. No. 9/13, Revenue Circle, and Tahsil Saraipali, District Mahasamund (C.G.) ---- Petitioner

Versus

1. State Of Chhattisgarh, through the Collector, Mahasamund, District Mahasamund (C.G.)

2. Sub-Divisional Officer, Saraipali-cum-Land Acquisition Officer, Saraipali, District Mahasamund (C.G.)

3. Betikhai D/o Bhursabo, aged about 50 years, R/o Village Jhilmila, Tahsil Saraipali, District Mahasamund (C.G.) ---- Respondents For Petitioner :

Mr. Pushpendra kumar Patel, Advocate.

For Respondents / State :

Mr. Arun Sao, Dy. Advocate General For Respondents :

Mr. Sachin Singh Rajput, Advocate.

Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal Order On Board 27/06/18 1.

Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that petitioner has made an application for grant of compensation which is pending consideration before the Sub-Divisional Officer, Saraipali since 16.01.2015 that may be directed to be considered and decided expeditiously. 2.

I have heard learned counsel for the petitioner. 3.

The prayer appears to be fair and reasonable and is accordingly allowed.

4.

Be that as it may, the Sub-Divisional Officer, Saraipali is directed to consider and decide the petitioner's representation for grant of compensation strictly in accordance with law after hearing the affected parties. The respondents are open to file their objections which will also be considered by the said authority.

5.

It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on thew merits of the matter.

6.

With the aforesaid observation, the writ petition stands finally disposed of. No order as to cost(s).

Sd/- (Sanjay K. Agrawal) Judge Priyanka