Mr.R.Venkatesh, learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents and by consent, the main writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The petitioner has filed the above Writ Petition to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to conduct the proceeding for re-determination of compensation as per Section 3 (G) (5) (6) and 7 of the National Highways Act, 1956, after affording an opportunity to him to mark documents and to lead evidences and to conclude the same, within a time frame.
3. Admittedly, the proceedings are pending before the 1st respondent/Arbitrator under the National Highways Act.
4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had appeared before the 1st respondent and also produced all the documents before the 1st respondent, however, the 1st respondent has not concluded the proceedings so far.
4. Mr.R.Venkatesh, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents submitted that the 1st respondent may be directed to consider the petitioner's case and conclude the proceedings within a period of eight weeks'.
5. Having regard to the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, without expressing any opinion with regard to the merits of the case, I direct the 1st respondent to consider the case of the petitioner and pass orders in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
With this observation, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.
12.09.2017 rg To
1 The District Collector cum Arbitrator Under the National Highways Act Collectorate Salem.
2 The Competent Authority & Special District Revenbue Officer (L.A) National Highways 68 3D/8 Ram Nagar Swarnapuri 2nd Gate Salem Salem District.
3 National Highways Authority of India Rep by its Project Director Project Implementation Unit Sri Nagar Colony Narasothipatti Salem 636 007.
M.DURAISWAMY,J rg W.P.No.24388 of 2017 12.09.2017