J.Muthu v. District Collector Cum Arbitrator
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 13.10.2022
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P.No . 27226, 27227 ,27228,27229 and 27230 of 2022
1. J. Muthu
...Petitioner in W.P.No.27226/2022
2. Usha
...Petitioner in W.P.No.27227/2022
3. S. Naresh
...Petitioner in W.P.No.27228/2022
4. V.Aruugam
...Petitioner in W.P.No.27229/2022
5. D. Rajeswari
...Petitioner in W.P.No.27230/2022
Vs.
1.District Collector Cum Arbitrator District Collector Office, Villupuram
2. Special District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition, National Highways, Villupuram.
...Respondents in all W.P's
Prayer in W.P.No.27226 of 2022:
Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.07.2022 pertaining to property bearing Survey No.334/4A1 located at Kandamanadi Revenue Village, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District admeasuring 147 sq.mts within a time frame and pass orders.
Prayer in W.P.No.27227 of 2022: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first 1/6
respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.07.2022 pertaining to property bearing Survey No.294/4A1 located at Kandamanadi Revenue Village, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District admeasuring 85 sq.mts within a time frame and pass orders.
Prayer in W.P.No.27228 of 2022: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 25.07.2022 pertaining to property bearing Survey Nos.294/3A1A1 located at Kandamanadi Revenue Village, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District admeasuring 139 sq.mts within a time frame and pass orders.
Prayer in W.P.No.27229 of 2022: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 25.07.2022 pertaining to property bearing Survey No.346/3 located at Kandamanadi Revenue Village, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District admeasuring 1300 sq.mts. within a time frame and pass orders.
Prayer in W.P.No.27230 of 2022: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 25.07.2022 pertaining to property bearing Survey No.294/3A1A1 located at Kandamanadi Revenue Village, Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District admeasuring 138 sq.mts. within a time frame and pass orders.
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( In all the petitions) For Petitioners : Mr.P.J. Rishikesh For Respondents : Mr.B. Vijay Additional Government Pleader COMMON O R D E R The issue arises in all the writ petitions are one and the same and they are disposed by way of a common order.
2. The petitioners in W.P.Nos.27226 and 27227 have filed these writ petitions seeking a direction to the first respondent to dispose of their appeal dated 19.07.2022.
2.1 The petitioners in the W.P.Nos.27228,27229 and 27230 have filed these writ petitions seeking a direction to the first respondent to dispose of their appeal dated 25.07.2022.
3. The learned Additional Government pleader takes notice for the official respondents. In view of the consent expressed by the learned counsel appearing for either side, these petitions are taken up for final disposal. 3/6
4. The case of the petitioners are that the 2nd Respondent had acquired their lands and passed an award on 31.08.2021 wherein the compensation amount awarded is very meagre. Being not satisfied with the award passed by the 2nd respondent the petitioners have filed appeal before the first Respondent. However, till date no orders have been passed. Hence, the petitioners have files these writ petitions with the aforesaid prayer.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the it would suffice, if this Court issues direction to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal petitions filed by them as early as possible.
5. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the orders will be passed in the appeals filed by the petitioners as early as possible.
6. Considering the limited request made by the petitioners, this Court is inclined to direct the first respondent to dispose of the appeals filed by the petitioners on 19.07.2022 and 25.07.2022 within a period of twelve weeks 4/6
from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioners as well as counter parties if any.
7. With the above terms, these writ petitions are disposed of. No costs.
13.10.2022 Speaking Order : Yes/ No Index : Yes/ No smn To 1.District Collector Cum Arbitrator District Collector Office, Villupuram
2. Special District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition, National Highways, Villupuram.
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M.DHANDAPANI,J.
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