The Spl.Tahsildar(La)) v. K.G.Senthamarai

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.11.2023

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN 1.The Special Tahsildar (LA), Chennai Export Processing Zone, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

2.The Development Commissioner, MEPZ, Kadaperi, Tambaram, Chennai-600 045.

... Appellants Vs.

1.K.G.Senthamarai 2.Minor Ramesh Minors respresented by Guardian and father Senthamarai, R1 ... Respondents PRAYER: Appeal Suit filed under Section 54 of the Land Acquisition Act against the judgment and decree in L.A.O.PNo.508 of 1987 dated 31.08.2000 of the Learned Subordinate Judge, Poonamallee. 1/4

For Appellants : Mr.T.Chandrasekaran Special Government Pleader.

For Respondent : R1 Died R2- (Minor) Ramesh No appearance.

JUDGMENT

This appeal suit has been preferred as against the enhancement of award passed in L.A.O.P.No.508 of 1987, dated 31.08.2000 on the file of Subordinate Judge, Poonamallee.

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Perusal of the record shows that the acquisition proceedings is of the year 1985 and award has been passed, as early as in the year 1986. The matter pertains to acquisition of 0.21 acres of land for which enhanced total compensation of a sum of Rs.1,61,586.10/- has been awarded along with interest. There are two respondents in the appeal. The first respondent died and till date no steps have been taken to substitute the legal heirs of the deceased first respondent. The appeal is kept pending for the past 21 years and the appellants have not taken any steps, which shows that they are not interested in prosecuting the appeal. Therefore, there is no purpose in keeping the appeal pending.

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3.

In view of the above, this appeal suit is dismissed as abated.

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G.ARUL MURUGAN .,J.

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