Malathi v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 20.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR Malathi .. Petitioner Vs The District Collector Collectorate Cuddalore 607 001 .. Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to invite the petitioner for enquiry to decide the outcome of her petition dated 07.10.2022 seeking enhancement of the compensation awarded vide award dated 03.12.2020, provide an opportunity of hearing and pass orders within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Yogeshwaran For Respondent : Mr.P.Sathish Additional Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

With the consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. Seeking a direction to the repondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner on 07.10.2022 for enhancement of compensation, this writ petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent and perused the materials placed on record.

4. As against the award passed in respect of the acquisition proceedings initiated for the purpose of acquiring lands for laying National Highways, the petitioner submitted an application on 07.10.2022 before the respondent seeking enhancement of compensation is still pending. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

5. Considering the limited relief sought in this writ petition, the 2/4

respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 21.07.2023 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20.06.2024 gya Index : Yes/No To The District Collector Collectorate Cuddalore 607 001 3/4

N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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