The Court mandates timely consideration and procedural fairness in arbitrational applications decided by public authorities.

J U D G M E N T

Dated this the 23^rd day of February, 2026 The short grievance of the petitioner is that Ext.P3 arbitration application, which was filed in the month of June, 2024, has not been considered by the 5^th respondent/

District Collector.

2. Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Central Government Counsel for respondents 1, 3 & 4 and the learned Government Pleader on behalf of other respondents, this Court directs the 5^th respondent to consider and pass Orders in Ext.P3 in accordance with law, expeditiously, at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. The petitioner will produce a copy of the judgment before the 5^th respondent, for compliance. Needless to say that, all procedural formalities, including the opportunity of being heard to the petitioner, as also, the concerned among respondents, shall be afforded by the 5^th respondent, before taking a call in Ext.P3. The impact and evidential value of Exts.P6 and P7 shall necessarily be considered by the 5^th respondent, while deciding the issue.

The Writ Petitions will stand disposed of, as above.

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