P. Devadoss, v. The Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.07.2022

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR P.Devadoss, Represented by his Power Agent M.Vijayaragava Moorthy.

... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Collector, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram.

3.The Defense Estates Officer, Madras Circle, 306, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai-600 018.

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

5.The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to disburse the enhanced compensation under section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act. As per the proceedings of the first respondent dated 29.5.2009, a sum of Rs. 3,71,320/- together with 15% interest from 31.05.2002 to till the payment is made. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Vadivelu For R1,R2,R4 & R5 : Mr.N.Muthuvijayan Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.C.Nandagopal

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the enhanced compensation as contemplated under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

2. The learned counsel for the respondents produced a receipt to the effect that the enhanced compensation has been paid to the writ petitioner for a sum of Rs.2,60,859/-(Rupees Two Lakhs Sixty Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Nine only). The said fact is recorded. This is 2/4

received as a full and final settlement and he will not make any further claim. The said statement of the petitioner is also recorded.

3. Based upon the abovesaid facts, no further orders are required in the writ petition. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is closed. No costs. 21.07.2022 gbg Index :

Yes / No Internet :

Yes / No To 1.The Collector, Ramanathapuram.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram.

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

4.The Secretary to Government, The State of Tamil Nadu, Revenue Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

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R.

VIJAYAKUMAR ,J.

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