J.Shunmugaraja v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.08.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN J.Shunmugaraja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Land Acquisition Officer/District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office, Tirunelveli 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 first respondent to refer the petitioner's representation dated 11.09.2023 to the Principal District Judge, Tirunelveli for re-determination of compensation amount with respect to the land belongs to the petitioner herein comprised in Survey No. 45/2 with an extent of 772 sq.mtr at Chathiram Puthukulam Village, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli under Section 8 of Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Lands for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997 r/w Section 64 of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatachalam For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/3

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The first respondent is directed to make reference under Section 64 of the Central Act 30 of 2013 to the Principal District Judge, Tirunelveli. It appears that the application has been originally filed and it was returned. It further appears that the second respondent has not uploaded the papers in online. The second respondent is directed to upload the papers immediately and without any delay.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 01.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Land Acquisition Officer/District Revenue Officer, District Collector Office, Tirunelveli District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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