2019 (7) TMI 2015 - HC - Indian Laws

Seeking a direction to the respondent authority to consider his representation dated 29.02.2016 at Annexure-D - direction to respondent Authority to give appropriate and adequate compensation amount as per the provisions of the newly promulgated Act i.e., the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 - HELD THAT - The writ petition is disposed of with a direction to respondent to consider and decide the representation submitted by the petitioner in accordance with law by a speaking order, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of the order passed today. The writ petition is disposed of.

Summary

Issues:
Petitioner seeks direction for consideration of representation and compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013.

Analysis:
The petitioner sought a direction for the respondent authority to consider his representation dated 29.02.2016 and provide appropriate compensation as per the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013. The petitioner's counsel requested the court to dispose of the writ petition with a direction to the respondent to consider and decide the representation in accordance with the law. The court, considering the submission and facts of the case, disposed of the writ petition by directing the respondent to consider and decide the representation by a speaking order within two months from the date of receipt of the court's order. Importantly, the court clarified that it did not express any opinion on the merits of the case before disposing of the writ petition.