Maripandi.N v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN N.Maripandi ... Petitioner Vs The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Kokkirakulam, Tirunelveli - 9.

... Respondent Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to refer the objection of the petitioner dated 19.10.2022 to the appropriate Authority (District Judge) as per Section 64 Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 within a time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Kumar For Respondent : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner's land had been acquired. An award has been passed fixing compensation. According to the petitioner, it is not adequate or sufficient. The petitioner has therefore lodged his objection before the respondent for referring the matter to the learned District Judge for determination of the compensation. Under Section 64 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the District Collector is bound to make reference. The respondent is directed to make a reference forthwith and without any delay as contemplated under Section 64 of the Central Act 30 of 2013. 3.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

23.02.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Kokkirakulam, Tirunelveli - 9.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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