Antony.A v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.03.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Antony ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli.

2.The Land Acquisition Officer / Special Tahsildar, River Linking Project, Unit VI Radhapuram at Nanguneri.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to consider the petitioner's representations dated 12.01.2023 and 10.02.2023 sent on 14.02.2023 and pass appropriate orders by re-fixing the fair compensation to the land acquired for river linking project in S.No. 208/18 to an extent of 1.25 acre and S.No. 209/9 to an extent of 55 Cents in Ilangulam Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli Distict with the prevailing market value and pass award within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Meenakshisundaram For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeyapriya Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. All that the petitioner seeks is consideration of the petition mentioned representation.

3. The first respondent is directed to enquire into the petition mentioned representations 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. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the first respondent to pass order one way or other. The first respondent shall put the interested persons on notice before passing the final order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 03.03.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli.

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2.The Land Acquisition Officer / Special Tahsildar, River Linking Project, Unit VI Radhapuram at Nanguneri.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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