JUDGMENT :

R.D. Dhanuka, J.

1. Rule. Mr.Gokhale, ‘B’ Panel Counsel waives service for the Respondent Nos.1 to 3 in both the matters. Rule is made returnable forthwith.

2. By the Writ Petition No.15511 of 2022 filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner has prayed for a Writ of Mandamus against the Respondent No.1 to pay enhanced compensation for acquisition contemplated under Sections 26 to 30 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 read with Section 24(1) (2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (for short “the said Fair Compensation Act”). The Petitioner also prays for a Writ of Mandamus against the Respondent No.1 to refer to an appropriate authority for compliance and payment of enhanced compensation under Sections 26 to 30 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and to take appropriate steps for deciding the entitlement and apportionment thereof.

3. By the Writ Petition No.2570 of 2022 filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner has prayed for a Writ of Mandamus against the Respondent No.1 to refer the matter of apportionment to the Civil Court as per provisions conta