M.Anuradha v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated : 28.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA W.P.No. 1862 of 2025 M. Anuradha ... Petitioner Vs 1 The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2 The Special District Revenue Officer (LA), (National Highways), Villupuram District, Villupuram.

3 The Special Tahsildar (LA) Unit- IV, Marakanam, Villupuram District.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking to issue Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records of the 1st Respondent herein in his proceedings No.Ni.Mu.(Arbit)Aal/18655/2022 dated 18.11.2024 and quashing the same besides directing the 1st Respondent to grant enhanced compensation in accordance with law.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Dhamodaran For Respondents 1 to 3: Mr A.Selvendran, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

The writ petition has been filed challenging the award passed by the 1st respondent under Section 3G(5) of the National Highways Act, 1956.

2. Heard the learned counsels on eiher side.

3. The Award of the 1st respondent can be challenged only under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act and the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition, which is without jurisdiction. Therefore, this writ petition is dismissed as not maintainable. No costs. 28.01.2025 Index: Yes/No Speaking order/non-speaking order srn 2/4

To, 1 The District Collector, Villupuram District, Villupuram.

2 The Special District Revenue Officer (LA), (National Highways), Villupuram District, Villupuram.

3 The Special Tahsildar (LA) Unit- IV, Marakanam, Villupuram District.

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P.T.ASHA, J., srn W.P.No. 1862 of 2025 28.01.2025 4/4