Muthulakshmi .S v. The District Collector / Arbitrator

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 31.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Muthulakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector/Arbitrator, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Competent Authority and District Revenue Collector, Madurai.

3.The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), National Highways Unit - 1, Madurai North, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose petitioner's petition dated 12.11.2020 bearing petition No.2020/9005/24/8438/1112 within a time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Saravanakumar For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriyanandh, Addl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner seeks enhancement of the compensation paid to her. As per the statutory scheme, the Arbitrator must dispose of the petition within one year. The first respondent shall dispose of the petition mentioned representation and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The first respondent shall afford an opportunity of personal hearing to the writ petitioner before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 31.01.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No ias 2/4

To:

1.The District Collector/Arbitrator, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Competent Authority and District Revenue Collector, Madurai.

3.The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), National Highways Unit - 1, Madurai North, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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