Ravi Chandran v. The District Collector Cum Arbitrator

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR 1.N.Ravi Chandran 2.N.Udaya Kumar .. Petitioners

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1.The District Collector cum Arbitrator District Collector Krishnagiri District 2.The Special District Revenue Officer Land Acquisition National Highways NH 844 Krishnagiri .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose off the appeal dated 09.09.2022 within the time limit fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.C.Vishwanth For Respondents : Mr.U.Barnidharan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition is filed seeking to direct the 1st respondent to dispose off the appeal dated 09.09.2022 within the time limit fixed by this Court.

2. It is the case of the writ petitioner that the petitioner's land has been 1/4

acquired by the second respondent for a meagre amount, hence, appeal has been filed before the first respondent, which is pending without direction. Hence, seeks direction.

3. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record. Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court directs the first respondent to consider and dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 09.09.2022 by passing appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

4. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 08.04.2024 dhk Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No : Yes/No To, 2/4

1.The District Collector cum Arbitrator District Collector Krishnagiri District 2.The Special District Revenue Officer Land Acquisition National Highways NH 844 Krishnagiri N. SATHISH KUMAR , J.

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