Madras High CourtWP/10999/2014dismissed

Sujatha Balasubramanian v. Post Master General Of

2021-10-28Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

Dated: 28.10.2021 Coram:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.10999 of 2014 Sujatha Balasubrmanian ... Petitioner Vs.

1. Post Master General of Tamil Nadu Circle, Anna Salai, Chenani - 2.

2. The Government of India, Ministry of Communications, New Delhi.

3. The Collector of Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli District Collector Officer, Tiruchirapalli.

4. The Commissioner of Tiruchiapalli Corporation, Tiruchirapalli Corporation Office, Tiruchirapalli.

5. The Revenue Divisional Officer (Land Acquisition), Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli Taluk Office.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.04.2013 to the respondents for re-allottment and reconveyance of the land situated in Tiruchirapalli Corporation, Tiruchirapalli Taluk and Village comprised in T.S.No.172 of Ward G, Block 14 of Tiruchirapalli Corporation and having Door No.168, Big Bazaar Street, Tiruchirapalli - 610 008. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Suresh For Respondents : Mr.K.Guna Sekhar Special Panel Counsel (for R-1 & R-2) : Mr.P.Srinivas (for R-4)

: Mr.Richardson Wilson Government Advocate (for R-3 & R-5)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.04.2013 to the respondents for reallotment and re-conveyance of the land situated in Tiruchirapalli Corporation, Tiruchirapalli Taluk and Village comprised in T.S.No.172 of Ward G, Block 14 of Tiruchirapalli Corporation and having Door No.168, Big Bazaar Street, Tiruchirapalli - 610 008.

2. The said land was acquired on the request of the first and second respondents for the purpose of setting up Tiruchi Fort Post Office. Thereafter, after acquisition, the award was passed in Award No.6 of 2018 dated 30.08.1982 and the compensation amount was also deposited.

3. The learned Special Panel Counsel appearing for the first and second respondents submitted that already, the project was completed and now, the Post Office is running in the place, which was acquired from the petitioner. Therefore, question of re-conveyance does not arise and as such, the representation of the petitioner cannot be considered.

4. However, the representation was submitted on 15.04.2013 and as such, now after a period of eight years, this Court cannot direct the respondents to consider the same for reconveyance. Therefore, this Writ Petition is devoid of merits.

5. In the result, this Writ Petition is dismissed. However, the petitioner is at liberty to file a fresh representation, if so advised. No costs.

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