Madras High CourtWP(MD)/18799/2024disposed as infructuous

Selvaraj v. The Chairman

2024-08-07Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.08.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Selvaraj .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chairman, National Highways Authority of India, G-5, and 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New Delhi.

2.The General Manager (Tech), National Highways Authority of India, No.14, Travellers Bunglow Road, Kamaraj Nagar, 1st Street, Valliyur Post, Tirunelveli District-627 117.

3.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil-629 001.

4.The Competent Authority, Land Acquisition, National Highways 7 and District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil.

.. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to

re-convey the land in Survey No.574/2 in Azhagappapuram Village, Anjugramam Town Panchayat, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District to the petitioner in respect of the said property. For Petitioner :

Mr.K.Navaneetharaja For R1 & 2 :

Mr.P.Karthick Standing Counsel For R3 & R4 :

Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

ORDER

This petition is filed for a mandamus, directing the respondents to re-convey the land in Survey No.574/2 in Azhagappapuram Village, Anjugramam Town Panchayat, Agastheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District to the petitioner in respect of the said property.

2. It is brought to the notice of this Court that the petitioner is agitating the acquisition by seeking higher compensation as well as seeking reconveyance of the land in question.

3. Taking into account the fact that the petitioner has been agitating the issue of higher compensation before different fora as well as seeking reconveyance of the land, as it has not been put to use, the petitioner is directed to give a fresh representation to the second respondent within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On receipt of the same, the second respondent is directed to give a clear finding if the Government intends utilising the land or if not, give an order regarding the compensation. The second respondent shall pass orders within a period of six weeks from the date of receiving the copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

07.08.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes abr

P.T.ASHA, J.

abr To 1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil-629 001.

2.The Competent Authority, Land Acquisition, National Highways 7 and District Revenue Officer, Nagercoil.

Dated: 07.08.2024