Koraga @ Keshava v. National Highway Authority of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Certiorari against Deputy Commissioner & Arbitrator, Udupi (respondent No.3) endorsement dated 18.08.2017 in No.ARB-(3)/CR 01/2017-18/1 (Annexure-A); mandamus to accept application under Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highways Act, 1956 (Annexure-C); disposal in terms of coordinate bench order dated 20.08.2024 in W.P.No.45229/2017; remittal to decide strictly in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks of certified copy with contentions kept open; petitioners of Anagalli/Angalli Village, Kundapura Taluk, Udupi District; respondents include NHAI Honnavar and Competent Authority & Special Land Acquisition Officer, NHAI; Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India; writ petition allowed and remanded.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Certiorari ordered; endorsement dated 18.08.2017 issued by respondent No.3 set aside; matter remitted to respondent No.3 to consider the petitioners' application under Section 3(G)(5) of the National Highways Act, 1956 strictly in accordance with law, with contentions kept open and an order to be passed within twelve weeks of receipt of certified copy; writ petition allowed and remanded.