Eswari .T v. The Commissioner

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction to the first respondent/Commissioner, Department of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare, at Chennai, to pay adequate compensation for the land in S.No.262/1A1A2 measuring 0.01.93 ares and in S.No.262/1B2 an extent of 0.03.25 ares situated at Iluppur Village, Iluppur Taluk Pudukkottai District. The petitioner had given a representation on 11.01.2023.

2.Heard Mr.M.Rajarajan, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.N.Muthu Vijayan, learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.

3.In the affidavit filed in support of this Writ Petition, it had been stated that the T.Eswari, wife of Thangaraj, petitioner herein is represented through a power of attorney agent, M.K.Alamkhan. He had taken care of the land. The petitioner wanted to develop the land. However, it was stated that the lands were allotted under the Adi Dravidar Welfare Scheme. It is stated that the some of the lands have also been surrendered for Adi Dravidar Kudiyiruppu Nilavial Pathai. It had been stated that the compensation for the said surrender of the land has to be given by the respondents.

4.The second respondent/District Collector had forwarded a report to the first respondent.

5.A direction is given to the first respondent to issue notice to the petitioner, examine the entire records and also examine the nature of surrender of the lands by the Principal of the petitioner herein and thereafter, take a considered decision. The report of the second respondent may also be taken into consideration. The entire exercise by the first respondent may be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.The Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

Index :Yes / No

22.06.2023 Internet :Yes NCC : Yes/No cmr To

1.The Commissioner, Department of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

2.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukottai District.

4.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Pudukottai, Pudukottai District.

5.The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Pudukottai, Pudukottai District.

C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

cmr W.P.(MD)No.1720 of 2023

22.06.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.06.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.(MD)No.1720 of 2023 and W.M.P.(MD)No.1542 of 2023 T.Eswari represented through her Power Agent, M.K.Alamkhan ... Petitioner vs. 1.The Commissioner, Department of Adi Diravidar and Tribal Welfare, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 2.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. 3.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukottai District. 4.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Pudukottai, Pudukottai District. 5.The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Pudukottai, Pudukottai District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to pay adequate compensation for the lands in survey Nos.262/1A1A2 an extent of 0.01.93 ares and 262/1B2 an extent of 0.03.25 ares situated at Iluppur Village, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District belong to the principal of writ petitioner by considering his representation dated 11.01.2023 within the time limit fixed by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.M.Rajarajan For R1 :Mr.N.Muthu Vijayan Special Government Pleader *****