Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5518/2024disposed of

Vishalkumar.A v. The District Collector

2024-03-07Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN A.Vishalkumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Allikulam, SIPCOT Phase-II Scheme, SIPCOT Office, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Special Thasildar (Land Acquisition), SIPCOT Phase-II Scheme, SIPCOT Office, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents herein to refer the matter to the competent court as per Section 8 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purpose Act, 1997 for enhancement of compensation amount for the lands acquired from the petitioner by the respondents situated in S.No. 37/1 measuring about 0.41.90 Hectares, S.No. 37/2A1 measuring about 0.10.38 Hectares, S.No. 37/2A2 measuring about 0.72.30 Hectares, S.No. 92/4 measuring about 0.00.37 Hectares, at Meelavittan 1/4

Part-1 Village, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District under the Tamil Nadu acquisition of land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1999) for SIPCOT Phase-II Scheme for the development of Industries in Thoothukudi based on the petitioner's representation dated 05.04.2022 within a time frame as stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sarvagan Prabhu For Respondents : Mr.A.Kannan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner's land was acquired under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Lands for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The petitioner is not satisfied with the compensation awarded. The petitioner seeks reference under Section 8 of the Act.

3. The first respondent must make reference to the jurisdictional civil Court. The petitioner has already made a request. The first respondent is directed to take step as per Section 8 of the Act within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. After the reference is received, it shall be duly numbered by the jurisdictional civil Court and disposed of as expeditiously as possible.

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4. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 07.03.2024 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.

2.The District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Allikulam, SIPCOT Phase-II Scheme, SIPCOT Office, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Special Thasildar (Land Acquisition), SIPCOT Phase-II Scheme, SIPCOT Office, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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