Madras High CourtWP/2388/2024disposed of

D.Ramesh v. The District Collector/Sole Arbitrator,

2026-03-11Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 11-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY D.Ramesh S/o. Duraisamy, 2/36, Dnr Nagar, A.Reddihalli Post, Dharmapuri District - 637 701.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector/sole Arbitrator, Dharmapuri District, Collectorate Complex, Dharmapuri -636705.

2.Competent Authority And Special District Revenue Officer-land Acquisiton, National Highways-844, (hosurroyakottai-dharmapuri Section), Dharmapuri.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent authority to act upon the petitioners representation dated 24.04.2023 and 13.09.2023 for correction and re-computation of the compensation payable to the petitioner in respect of the land measuring an extent of 1000 sq.mtrs. acquired from the petitioner in Survey No. 448/1, situated in A. Reddihalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk by applying the land value already fixed by the 1st respondent authority itself for the petitioners land in S.Nos. 448/5A and 448/5B in its proceedings dated 29.03.2023 viz., Rs. 3641.95 per sq.mtr. and without deducting 33 percentage of the land value and pass orders re-fixing the compensation payable, within a time to be stipulated by this Honble Court

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Thanka Sivan For Respondent(s):

Mrs.S.Indhu Bala, AGP

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 24.04.2023 and 13.09.2023.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given the representations dated 24.04.2023 and 13.09.2023 requesting the respondents for correction and re-computation of the compensation payable to the petitioner in respect of the land . However, the said representations were not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representations dated 24.04.2023 and 13.09.2023 will be disposed of by the respondent within a period of 8 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 24.04.2023 and 13.09.2023 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Further, if the petitioner's representations are rejected by the respondents, the petitioner is granted liberty to challenge the rejection order as well as the original award dated 29.03.2023 within a period of 4 weeks from the date of passing of said rejection order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 11-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The District Collector/sole Arbitrator, Dharmapuri District, Collectorate Complex, Dharmapuri -636705.

2.Competent Authority And Special District Revenue Officer-land Acquisiton, National Highways-844, (hosurroyakottai-dharmapuri Section), Dharmapuri.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 11-03-2026