Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2502/2018disposed of

Kumarandi v. The District Collector

2018-02-07Honourable Mr Justice V. Bharathidasan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.02.2018 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.BHARATHIDASAN WP (MD) No.2502 of 2018 Kumarandi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Special District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition Scheme, Tamil Nadu Road Development Scheme - II, Trichirapalli.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.07.2017 regarding enhancement of compensation for the acquisition of land in S.No. 25 (1-A) of Appuvilai Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. For Petitioner : Mr.J.C.Rathnavel Pandian For Respondents : Mr.P.Kannithevan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.07.2017 regarding enhancement of compensation for the acquisition of land in S.No. 25(1-A) of Appuvilai Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.According to the petitioner, the petitioner's land has been acquired by the first respondent for the purpose of laying MH89. Subsequently, award has also been passed. Not being satisfied with the award, the petitioner has made an application before the first respondent on 15.04.2017 for enhancement of compensation. The first respondent, in turn, directed the second respondent to consider the petitioner's claim. The second respondent, by the proceedings dated 26.04.2017, informed the petitioner that his application is under consideration. Since no order has been passed till date, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 3.Considering the fact that the petitioner's application is pending nearly for one year, the second respondent is directed to

consider the petitioner's application and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CSIII) /True Copy/ Sub-Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Special District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition Scheme, Tamil Nadu Road Development Scheme - II, Trichirapalli.

+One cc to Mr.J.C.Rathnavel Pandian, Advocate, SR.No.46995 mj RL/4C/2P/KK/SAR1/20/2/2018 WP(MD)No.2502 of 2018 07.02.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/