Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29168/2022disposed of

Veluchamy. P v. The District Collector

2023-01-30Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Veluchamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul.

2.The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Office of the Special Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), National Highways No.209, M/s.National Highways Authority of India, No.567, APJ Abdul Kalam Street, Chennamanaikanpatty, Collectorate Post, Dindigul. 3.The Project Director, NH 209, M/s.National Highways Authority of India, No.567, APJ Abdul Kalam Street, Chennamanaikanpatty, Dindigul.

4.The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), National Highways No.209, Ottanchatram, Dindigul 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 1st respondent to 1/4

enhance and fix fair compensation of the award amount for the land and building acquired by the 2nd respondent, comprising in Survey No. 585/3 constituting 400 square meter, comprising in Survey No. 585/5 constituting 2330 square meter, Survey No. 585/5 constituting 2730 square meter and comprising in Survey No. 585/3A constituting 1600 square meter situated at Ottanchatram Village and Taluk, Palani, Dindigul District by taking into consideration of the market value of the lands situated in and around the areas by considering the petitioner's representation sent to the first respondent dated 30.11.2022 within a time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.L.Prabhu For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam Special Government Pleader for R1, R2 & R4 : Mr.P.Karthik Standing Counsel for R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The petitioner's lands were acquired. The competent authority also paid compensation amount. The amount determined by the competent authority is not acceptable by the petitioner. He seeks enhancement. The petitioner has filed a petition under Section 3(G) of the National Highways Act, 1956 before the first respondent.

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3. The first respondent is directed to pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 30.01.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul.

2.The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Office of the Special Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), National Highways No.209, M/s.National Highways Authority of India, No.567, APJ Abdul Kalam Street, Chennamanaikanpatty, Collectorate Post, Dindigul. 3.The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), National Highways No.209, Ottanchatram, Dindigul District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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