G. Micheal Antony, v. the General Manager
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition challenging land acquisition notification under Section 3-A of the National Highways Act, 1956, the Court dismissed the petition noting that acquisition proceedings were completed and the project implemented, rendering further adjudication unnecessary.
What did the court decide?
No costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD) No.12464 of 2010
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 06.10.2023
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN
W.P.(MD) No.12464 of 2010
and M.P.(MD) Nos.2 & 3 of 2010
1.G.Micheal Antony
2.A.S.Jeyaraj
3.M.V.Balasubramaniyam
4.M.V.Antony
5.T.Muthuraj
- 6.P.Muthuselvam
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether this writ petition requiring quashing of acquisition notification requires adjudication or closure given completion of acquisition and project implementation.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
G.Micheal Antony and others
- respondent
The General Manager (NS-2), National Highways Authority of India
- respondent
The Competent Authority / Special District Revenue Officer
- respondent
The Secretary Surface and Road Transport Ministry
- respondent
The Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forest
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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