T.Valli v. The Special Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 25.05.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.No.14227 of 2024 T.Valli ... Petitioner Vs.

The Special Tahsildar, O/o.The Special Tahsildar office,(Land Acquisition), National Highway-227, Kattumannar Koil, Cuddalore District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to settle the amount in respect of the property in Survey No.2, Ilanangur Village, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore District to the extent of 2150 Sq.mtr. and Survey No.12/2 Ilanangur Village, Chidambaram Taluk and Cuddalore District to the extent of 600 Sq.mtr. totally to the extent of 2750 Sq.Mtrs. vide proceedings in Na.Ka.No.A1/The.Ne/201 dated nil dated 06.2019 based on petitioner representation dated 07.02.2024 within the time frame to be fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Gnanasekar For Respondents : Mr.U.Baranidharan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the official respondent.

2. The petition mentioned lands were acquired way back in the year 2019. The grievance of the petitioner is that till date compensation amount has not been disbursed. It appears that there are as many as six legal heirs. The petitioner wants her 1/6th share alone.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Additional Government Pleader pointed out that petitioner's brother A.Saravanan has filed O.S.No.111 of 2011 seeking 1/6th share in the land. The said suit is pending on the file of Sub Court, Chidambaram. 2/4

4. Be that as it may. The Respondent is directed to issue notice to the legal heirs. The enquiry will be held on 18.06.2024 at 3:00 P.M. in the office of the Respondent. If there is consensus among all the legal heirs as to the respective shares, the compensation amount shall be disbursed along with interest. The process of disbursement shall be completed within a period of four weeks thereafter. Accordingly, this writ petition is allowed. There shall be no order as to costs.

25.05.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No arr/av To:- The Special Tahsildar, O/o.The Special Tahsildar office,(Land Acquisition), National Highway-227, Kattumannar Koil, Cuddalore District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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