Hariramkumar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Hariramkumar ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Special Tahsildar, Land Aquisition, NH-49, National Highways Madurai - Rameshwaram, Four-way land (Alagu 1), Manamadurai, Sivagangai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to disburse the compensation award to the petitioner for the Acquisition of their family Temple land bearing Survey No. 69/2 with an extent of 2160 sq.mt situated at Thiruppachethi (North), Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District for the Madurai-Rameshwaram Four way land, National Highways within a time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugappan For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The land belonging to Malaimandala Srinivasa Perumal Temple was acquired under the provisions of the National Highway Act, 1956. The question is to whom the compensation amount should be disbursed. Section 3(H) of the National Highway Act, 1956 deals with the issue. The petitioner can very well make his claim before the second respondent. The second respondent shall adhere to the procedure set out in Section 3(H) of the said Act. 3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Special Tahsildar, Land Aquisition, NH-49, National Highways Madurai - Rameshwaram, Four-way land (Alagu 1), Manamadurai, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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