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Kaniraj.S v. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC15 Feb 2023WP(MD)/344/2023

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What is this about?

The petitioner challenged the denial of patta and sought directives for issuance of patta on Punjai land and payment of compensation under the 2013 Act. The Court rejected the request for patta citing prior orders but directed the second respondent to act on the compensation representation within eight weeks.

What did the court decide?

Directed the District Collector to pass an order on the petitioner's representation regarding compensation within eight weeks. Petition disposed of.

Kaniraj.S Vs The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P(MD)No.344 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED :15.02.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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W.P(MD)No.344 of 2023

S.Kaniraj

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

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2.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District,

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Now Tenkasi District.

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3.The District Revenue Officer,

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O/o. The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District,

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Now Tenkasi District.

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4.The District Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, O/o. The District Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Office, Tirunelveli District, Now Tenkasi District.

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5.The Special Tashildar, Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Now Tenkasi District.

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6.The Special Tashildar, Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD)No.344 of 2023

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to either issue Patta in respect of the petitioner's Punjai land in Survey No.51/3 total an extent of Hectare 0.36.0 (91 cents) in Echampottal Puthur Village, Sivagiri Taluk (now Kadayanallur Taluk), Tirunelveli District (Now Tenkasi District and pay the suitable compensation as per new Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 on the basis of considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2022, within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Muthuvelan

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For Respondents : Mr.A.K.Manikkam, Spl. Government Pleader.

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ORDER

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Heard the learned counsel on either side.

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2.The petitioner's request for issuance of patta on the strength of his long

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possession has already been negatived by this Court. Of course, the Hon'ble Division Bench vide order dated 21.08.2017 in W.A.(MD)No.1115 of 2017 has made it clear that as regards the question of payment of compensation, the petitioner can independently workout his remedy. The third respondent is https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2/4

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directed to pass order on the petition mentioned representations as regards payment of compensation. This shall be done within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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3.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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15.02.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:

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1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

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2.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Now Tenkasi District.

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3.The District Revenue Officer, O/o. The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District, Now Tenkasi District.

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4.The District Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Officer, O/o. The District Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Office, Tirunelveli District, Now Tenkasi District.

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5.The Special Tashildar, Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tirunelveli District, Now Tenkasi District.

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6.The Special Tashildar, Adidhravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Tenkasi District.

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W.P(MD)No.344 of 2023

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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ias

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W.P(MD)No.344 of 2023

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15.02.2023

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Kaniraj.S v. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu

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