P.Thangavelu v. District Collector Cum Arbitrator

ORDER This writ petition is filed seeking a mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's petition dated 24.06.2022 for enhancement of the compensation ordered by the 2nd respondent in Ref. No 13 / 2017 (Award No. 2 / 2018 ) NH - 209) dated 24.05.2018, in so far as the petitioner's land measuring 78 Sq.mts comprised in Survey No. 77 / 1B2B , situated at Othakkalmandapam village, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore District.

¶2The learned Counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the land comprised in Survey No. 77 / 1B2B , measuring 78 sq.mts situated at Othakkalmandapam village, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore District. He further submits that the subject land was acquired by the Highways Department for the purpose of maintenance and operation of the National Highway No.209 in District and an award was passed for the payment of compensation vide order dated 24.05.2018, fixing the value as Rs.2609/- per sq.mtr. He further submits that the petitioner filed a petition dated 24.06.2022, before the 1st respondent claiming enhancement of the compensation. However, the said petition was not considered as on date. Hence this writ petition. Page3 of 4

¶3The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the petitioner's petition dated

24.06.2022, will be considered within a period of 12 weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's petition dated

24.06.2022, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve

(12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 07-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order vm Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. vm To

¶1District Collector Cum Arbitrator Under Right To Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation And Resettlement Act, Coimbatore 641 018.

¶2Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), National Highways 47, 67 And 209, Coimbatore 641 018.

¶3The Project Director, National Highway Authority of India, Coimbatore 641 670. 07-04-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 23030 of 2023 P.Thangavelu ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. District Collector Cum Arbitrator Under Right To Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation And Resettlement Act, Coimbatore 641 018. 2. Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), National Highways 47, 67 And 209, Coimbatore 641 018 3. The Project Director, National Highway Authority of India, Coimbatore 641 670. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the Petitioners Petition dated 24.06.2022 for enhancement of the compensation ordered by the second respondent in Ref. No 13 / 2017 (Award No. 2 / 2018 ) NH - 209) dated 24.05.2018 in so far as the Petitioners land of extent 78 Sq.mts comprised in Survey No. 77 / 1B2B, Othakkalmandapam village, Madukkarai Taluk, Coimbatore District is concerned and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time limit to be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Rajendran For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.Su.Srinivasan Standing Counsel for R3