Madras High CourtWP/31081/2018disposed of

K.Sivaraj v. The Secretary To Government

2018-11-28Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan3 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.11.2018

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN W.P. 31081 of 2018

1. K.Sivaraj

2. K.Kumarasamy

3. R.Govintharaj

4. S.Palanisamy

5. M.Palanisamy

6. P.Loganathan

7. P.Sundarsamy

8. S.Kuppuraj

9. K.Vasanthalakshmi ... Petitioners Vs

1. The Secretary to Government, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Special Commissioner and Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

3. The Collector, Palladam Road, Tiruppur District.

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharapuram.

5. The Engineer, Amaravathi Vadi Nelakottam, Dharapuram-638 656.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to disburse the compensation to petitioners as per G.O.Ms.No.273, dated 12.10.2018.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sudhakar For Respondents : Mr.M.Elumalai, Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to disburse the compensation to the petitioners.

2. According to the petitioners, the petitioners' lands were acquired under private negotiation for formation of Amaravathi water canal in the year 1996. Thereafter, the compensation amount was not paid to the petitioners. Hence, they have sent their representations to the respondents. Finally, the Government also issued the Government Order in G.O.Ms.No.273, Public Works Department, dated 12.10.2018, sanctioning a sum of Rs.2,72,43,653/- towards payment of compensation. Even after sanctioning the amount, so far, the compensation was not paid to the petitioners. Hence, the present Writ Petition has been filed by the petitioners.

3. Earlier, notice was ordered to the respondents. Today, when the matter was taken up for hearing, Mr.M.Elumalai, learned counsel appearing for the respondents produced the copy of written instructions, and submitted that the amount has already been sanctioned by the Government, and the authorities are now negotiating with the landowners. On 09.11.2018, a field inspection was also conducted by the authority. Subsequently, on 13.11.2018, a joint meeting was also conducted. Now, the amount will be disbursed within a period of two months from today to the petitioners.

4. Considering the above submissions, the respondents are directed to disburse the award amount to the petitioners within a period of two months from today. With the said direction, the present Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS-VI) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar rpp To