J.Latha v. The District Collectdor

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2023.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has made a representation dated 22.08.2023 to refer the award dated 27.07.2006 passed in Award No.1 of 2006 (Block No.III) in Rc.No.7/2002/A3 on the file of the third respondent in respect of the land comprised in Survey field No.626/2A and 626/2B1 at Kalpatti Village, Coimbatore before the competent Civil Court under Section 18A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1984 for enhancement of compensation. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents, as on date. Hence, this petition.

¶3In reply, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2023 will be considered by the first respondent within a period of eight weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶5In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the concerned respondent to refer the award dated

27.07.2006 to the competent Civil Court under Section 18A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for enhancement of compensation, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No cost. 05-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

¶1The District Collector, Office of the District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641 018.

¶2The District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Office of the District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641 018.

¶3The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641 018.

¶4The Airport Director, Airport Authority of India, Coimbatore Airport, Coimbatore 641 014. WPoNo.o32906oofo2023 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o32906oofo2023 05-03-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.Latha ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641 018. 2. The District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Office of the District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641 018. 3. The Land Acquisition Officer and Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the District Collectorate, Coimbatore 641 018. 4. The Airport Director, Airport Authority of India, Coimbatore Airport, Coimbatore 641 014. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to refer the award dated 27.07.2006 passed in Award No.1 of 2006 (Block No. III) in Rc.No.7/2002/A3 on the file of the 3rd respondent in respect of the land comprised in survey field No.626/2A and 626/2B1 at Kalapatti village, coimbatore before the competent Civil Court under section 18A of the Land Acquisition Act 1894 for enhancement of compensation. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s) : Mr.R.Swarnavel For Respondent(s) : Mr.C.Gowthamaraj, GA for R1 to R3