Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11179/2020disposed of

Kandhasamy v. The District Collector,

2020-09-08Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.11179 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.09.2020

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.11179 of 2020 and W.M.P.(MD)No.9761 of 2020 Kandhasamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

(Arbitrator under the National Highways Act, 1956)

2. The Special District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition, National Highways in N.H.785, K.K.Nagar, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to enquire the application/petition dated 07.01.2020 filed by the petitioner under Section 3G (5) of the National Highways Act, 1956, on merits and pass order within the time period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lajapathi Roy For Respondents : Mr.M.Rajarajan, Additional Government Pleader.

O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner's land was acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956. The petitioner was also granted compensation. The petitioner not satisfied with the quantum filed a petition under Section 3G (5) of the National Highways Act, 1956. The first respondent is the competent authority to dispose of the same. The petition was filed way back on 07.01.2020. Matters relating to disbursement of compensation in acquisition related cases should be dealt with expeditiously. Therefore, the petitioner's request for speedy disposal cannot be objected to. The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned petition on merits and in accordance with law within a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.11179 of 2020 period of 12 weeks 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. The petitioner's counsel states that there is no rival claim. However, the first respondent will put all the stake holders and interested persons on notice before passing final orders.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AD I) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) ias Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To:

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Special District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition, National Highways in N.H.785, K.K.Nagar, Madurai District.

+1 CC to Mr.T. LAJAPATHI ROY, Advocate ( SR-16196[F] dated 08/09/2020 ) W.P.(MD)No.11179 of 2020 08.09.2020 KM (14.09.2020) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2