S.Pandi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Pandi ... Petitioner Vs.

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

2.The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer, LA-NH, 785, 785E & 85 (New), Madurai.

3.The Special Thasildar, Land Acquisition (NHAI), No.785, Block - II, Natham, Dindigul District.

4.The Project Director, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to dispose the appeal petition dated 12.01.2024 filed by the petitioner under section 3-G(5) of the National Highways Act, 1956 and award compensation to the petitioner within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.F.Deepak For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh, Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.

Mr.P.Karthick for R4.

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned appeal petition on merits and in accordance with law within a period of seven 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.

3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 23.07.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias 2/4

To:- 1.The District Collector, Dindigul Collectorate Office, Dindigul District.

2.The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer, LA-NH, 785, 785E & 85 (New), Madurai.

3.The Special Thasildar, Land Acquisition (NHAI), No.785, Block - II, Natham, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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