Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Abdul Quddhose, J.), WP No. 16097 of 2026, decision 28-04-2026. Keywords: Article 226 writ of mandamus; National Highways Act land acquisition; NH-45A Cuddalore District; District Collector; Special District Revenue Officer / Land Acquisition Officer; arbitration claim dated 25.03.2024; early disposal / delay in adjudication; personal hearing; principles of natural justice; time-bound direction of twelve weeks; no expression of opinion on merits; no costs. Useful for advocates seeking precedents on compelling time-framed disposal of statutory claims by revenue authorities.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the 1st respondent (District Collector, Cuddalore District) to pass arbitral award on the petitioner's arbitration claim dated 25.03.2024 on merits and in accordance with law, adhering to the Principles of natural justice, within twelve weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.