Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Benjamin Braganza, filed a writ petition before the High Court of Bombay at Goa against the State of Goa, the Land Acquisition Officer, and the Executive Engineer. The matter pertained to land acquisition proceedings. The Court, after hearing the parties, observed that the interest of justice could be served if the petitioner was allowed to make a representation to the Government. The Court directed that the petitioner may make such a representation, and the Government shall consider it and pass a reasoned order within 15 days of receiving the same. The petitioner was entitled to raise all appropriate objections. The rule was made absolute, and the writ petition was disposed of.
Headnote
A) Land Acquisition - Right to Representation - Government's Duty - The petitioner sought to make a representation to the Government in a land acquisition matter. The Court held that the interest of justice would be served if the petitioner is allowed to make a representation, which the Government must consider and pass a reasoned order within 15 days. (Paras 3-4)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the petitioner should be allowed to make a representation to the Government regarding the land acquisition, and whether the Government should consider it and pass a reasoned order.
Final Decision
The Court allowed the petitioner to make a representation to the Government, which shall consider it and pass a reasoned order within 15 days. Rule made absolute. Writ petition disposed of.
Law Points
- Right to make representation
- Government's duty to consider representation and pass reasoned order
