HIGH COURT OF TRIPURA AGARTALA WP(C) No. 177 of 2025 Sri Phani Bhushan Majumder ………Petitioner(s) Versus The State of Tripura & Ors. ……..Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : Ms. S. Debbarman, Advocate. For Respondent(s) : Mr. Kohinoor N. Bhattacharya, G.A. Mr. P.S. Roy, Advocate. HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE T. AMARNATH GOUD ORDER 04.04.2025 Heard Ms. S. Debbarman, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. P. S. Roy, learned counsel appearing for the concerned respondent(s). [2] This petition has been filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the following reliefs:- “(i) Issue Rule upon the Respondents to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of Mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/directions of like nature shall not be issued whereby directing the Respondents to release the award of Rs. Rs 5,46,491/- issued vide Order, dated, 18.04.2022 issued by the Respondent No.-4 along with interest. (ii) Issue Rule upon the Respondents to show cause as to why writ in the nature of Mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/ directions of like nature shall not be issued to refer the matter to an arbitrator for determining the actual value of the acquired land and structures thereon. (iii) Issue Rule upon the Respondents to show cause as to why writ in the nature of Mandamus and/or order/orders and/or direction/ directions of like nature shall not be issued to release an award for the structures over the acquired land in favour of the Petitioner. Page 2 of 2 (iv) Make the rules absolute. (v) Call for records.” [3] It is seen from the record that a communication letter dated 06.01.2024 has been made addressed to the General Manager (P), NHIDCL, PMU- Udaipur, Gomati Tripura, (respondent No.3) by the LA Collector, South Tripura, Belonia, regarding the compensation of the petitioner. But till date the same is pending with the concerned respondent. [4] In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this present writ petition is disposed of directing the respondent No.3 to decide the matter upon the communication letter dated 06.01.2024 within a period of 03 (three) months from the date of receipt of the copy of this order in accordance with law. [5] With the above observation and direction, this present writ petition stands disposed of. As a sequel, miscellaneous application(s), pending if any, shall stand closed. JUDGE paritosh SABYAS ACHI GHOSH Digitally signed by SABYASACHI GHOSH Date: 2025.04.10 13:48:17 +05'30'