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Arumugam v. Union of India

Madras HC20 Apr 2021WP/7306/2021

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What is this about?

The High Court of Madras disposed of multiple writ petitions seeking a writ of mandamus directing the respondent Government and Land Acquisition Officer to pay interest on enhanced compensation for acquired lands in Pondicherry. The court directed the second respondent to consider representations and pass suitable orders within twelve weeks.

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Second respondent directed to consider representations and pass suitable orders on merits within twelve weeks.

Arumugam Vs Union of India — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2021)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 20.04.2021 CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. BHARATHIDASAN

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W.P. Nos. 7306, 7309, 7311 & 7313 of 2021

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Arumugam ... Petitioner in W.P.7306/2021
S/o.Natesan
Adhilakshmi ... Petitioner in W.P.7309/2021
W/o.Sivalingam
Munisamy ... Petitioner in W.P.7311/2021
(Rep.By for Power
Dhanasegarane
Saraswathy ... Petitioner in W.P.7313/2021
Vs
1. Union of India,
rep. by the Secretary to Government,
Revenue Department,
Government of Pondicherry,
Pondicherry.
2. Revenue Officer-cum-Land Acquisition Officer,
Central University,
Land Acquisition Wing,
(Education Department),
Pondicherry ... Respondents in all W.Ps

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W.P.No.7306 of 2021

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioners in accordance with the provisions of the land Acquisition Act in respect of the acquisition of lands comprised in R.S.No.54/1 for an extent of 0.37.40 hectares and 182/4 for an extent of 0.07.00 totalling to 0-44-40 hectares at Pillaichavady, Pondicherry.

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W.P.No.7309 of 2021

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner in accordance with the provisions of the land Acquisition Act in respect of the acquisition of lands comprised in R.S.No.200/1 measuring an extent of 0.27.00 hectares and R.S.No.202/2 measuring an extent of 0.22.10 and altogether an extent of 0-49-10 hectares at Kalapet, Pondicherry.

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W.P.No.7311 of 2021

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner in accordance with the provisions of the land Acquisition Act in respect of the acquisition of lands comprised in R.S.No.57/5B measuring an extent of 0.32.29 hectares at Pillaichavady, Pondicherry. W.P.No.7313 of 2021

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay interest to the petitioner in accordance with the provisions of the land Acquisition Act in respect of the acquisition of lands comprised in R.S.No.179/16 for an extent of 0.15.00 hectares at Pillaichavady, Pondicherry.

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These writ petitions have been filed seeking direction to the respondents to pay interest to the petitioners for the enhanced compensation in accordance with the Land Acquisition Act.

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According to the petitioners, their lands were acquired by the respondent Government and the enhanced compensation award has also been paid to the petitioners. But, interest for the enhanced compensation amount has not been paid to the petitioners. Hence, the land owners made representations to the respondents seeking interest for the enhanced compensation. But, the same has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners would submit that some of the land owners, similarly placed persons, filed writ petitions in W.P.Nos.5661 of 2020, etc., batch., with the similar prayer and this Court by an order dated 06.03.2020 directed the second respondent to consider the representations and pass suitable orders.

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The learned Additional Government Pleader (pondy), on instructions, would submit that now, enquiry is pending with the second respondent and the second respondent will consider the petitioners' representation and pass suitable orders .

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Considering the said submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader (pondy), the 2nd respondent is directed to consider petitioner's representation and pass suitable orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above directions, these Writ Petitions are
disposed of. No costs.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar(CS III)
//True Copy//
Sub Assistant Registrar
mrp
To
1. Union of India,
rep. by the Secretary to Government,
Revenue Department,
Government of Pondicherry,
Pondicherry.
2. Revenue Officer-cum-Land Acquisition Officer,
Central University,
Land Acquisition Wing,
(Education Department),
Pondicherry
+4ccs to Mr.Usharamman , Advocate SR.No. 24183
+1 cc to Government Pleader Sr.No. 24090
W.P.Nos. 7306, 7309, 7311
& 7313 of 2021
EV(CO)
A.SK(06.07.2021)

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