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T.Marappan v. The Arbitratior/ The District Collector,

2022-02-02Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.02.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.Nos.24437 and 24440 of 2019

1. T.Marappan

2. M.Madhavi ... Petitioners (In Both W.Ps) -Vs1. The Arbitrator / The District Collector, Salem.

2. The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer (L.A.), N.H.7, 46 and 47, Sankari Krishnagiri Districts. Krishnagiri.

... Respondents (In Both W.Ps) Common Prayer :- Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the appeal filed by the petitioners against the order of the second respondent bearing SPL DRO Roc.2010/07 (A2) and SPL DRO Roc.2010/07 (A) dated 09.04.2009 and 11.12.2007 respectively, within the time which may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

For Both W.Ps For Petitioners : Mr.V.Raghupathi For Respondents : M/s.D.Tamilselvi Additional Government Pleader COMMON ORDER These Writ Petitions have been filed for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the appeal filed by the petitioners against the order of the second respondent bearing SPL DRO Roc.2010/07 (A2) and SPL DRO Roc.2010/07 (A) dated 09.04.2009 and 11.12.2007 respectively, within the time which may be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

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2.Heard Mr.V.Raghupathi, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners and M/s.D.Tamilselvi, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 3.The petitioners owned land to an extent of 486 sq.metres in Survey No.23/2A1B3, situated at Kanagagiri Village, Salem District. While being so, the said land was acquired by the second respondent for widening the National Highways Road Scheme. Thereafter, an award had been passed and aggrieved by the same, the petitioners submitted an appeal before the first respondent for enhancement of compensation and it is still pending without passing any final order.

4.Considering the above, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioners, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners, pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.With the above directions, these writ petitions are disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. SD/- ASSISTANT REGISTRAR // TRUE COPY // SUB ASSISTANT REGISTRAR mn To

1. The Arbitrator / The District Collector, Salem.

2. The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer (L.A.), N.H.7, 46 and 47, Sankari Krishnagiri Districts. Krishnagiri.

+2cc to M/s.V.Raghupathi, Advocate SR.6801 & 6800 +1cc to the Government Pleader Sr.7359 W.P.Nos.24437 and 24440 of 2019 ssn[co] srg 22/02/2022 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/