ORDER

The petitioner’s land was acquired under the National Highways Act, 1956 (NH Act). Being aggrieved by the compensation determined by the Special Tahsildar, the petitioner applied under Section 3G(5) of the NH Act before the District Collector for enhancement. By arbitration award dated 21.06.2023, the compensation payable to the petitioner was enhanced. On account of non-payment of enhanced compensation, the petitioner has approached this Court.

2. Ms. Indhu Bala, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice for respondents 1 & 2. Mr.Su.Srinivasan, learned standing counsel, accepts notice for the third respondent.

3. The third respondent submits that the original compensation amount was paid to the petitioner and that a petition under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 has been filed before the jurisdictional District Court at Dharmapuri challenging the arbitration award. It is also stated that said petition has been numbered as Arbitration O.P.No.1