Rajendran v. The Collector

ORDER Heard the learned counsel on either side.

¶2The petitioner's land was acquired long time back. The petitioner had sought enhancement of the compensation. It is stated that the process of quantification is presently going on. The petitioner's eligibility and entitlement is not in dispute. It is only the quantum that has to be finalised.

¶3The first respondent is directed to finalise the quantum of compensation payable to the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and disburse the same also.

¶4The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

28.11.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To

1.The Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankarankovil Division, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

3.The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resources Organization), Uppar Vaipar Basin Division, Rajapalayam-626 117, Virudhunagar District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. rmi

28.11.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.11.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Rajendran ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankarankovil Division, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District. 3.The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resources Organization), Uppar Vaipar Basin Division, Rajapalayam-626 117, Virudhunagar 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 disburse the enhanced compensation amount to the petitioner's land in the light of the 2nd respondents recommendation in Na.Ka.No. A1/426/2020 dated 05.10.2021 based on the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ponraj For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate