Madras High CourtWP/4853/2023dismissed for nonprosecution

Durga v. The Secretary

2026-03-26Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 26-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Durga W/o.Babu, No.4, Bharathiyar Street, Periyar Nagar, Pallikaranai, Sholinganallur, Chennai-600 100.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Secretary Govt of Tamil Nadu Industries Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Special Deputy Collector SIPCOT Panapakkam Scheme, Arakkonam, Vellore District, Vellore-9.

3.The Chairman and Managing Director State Industries Promotion Corporation (SIPCOT), No.19A, Rukmani Lakshmiparthi Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 13.12.2022 and Legal notice dated 18.01.2023 and to determine the amount by affording opportunity of hearing to petitioner and consequently to disburse the fair compensation amount to the petitioner in accordance with law, within a stipulated time

For Petitioner(s):

No Appearance For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Sathish, AGP for R1 & 2 Mr.G.Suresh Kumar, for R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 13.12.2022 and Legal notice dated 18.01.2023 and to determine the amount by affording opportunity of hearing to petitioner and consequently to disburse the fair compensation amount to the petitioner in accordance with law.

2. There is no representation on behalf of the petitioner.

3. On the other hand, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that in the prayer of the present case, the petitioner had requested an opportunity of hearing before determining compensation for the land acquired by them. By referring the counter, he would submit that the respondents had provided sufficient opportunities prior to the determination of compensation and that may be a reason for non-appearance of the petitioner. Hence, he prays for dismissal of this petition.

4. The above submission of the respondents is hereby recorded. This writ petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No cost. 26-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The Secretary Govt of Tamil Nadu Industries Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Special Deputy Collector SIPCOT Panapakkam Scheme, Arakkonam, Vellore District, Vellore-9.

3.The Chairman and Managing Director State Industries Promotion Corporation (SIPCOT), No.19A, Rukmani Lakshmiparthi Salai, Egmore, Chennai-600 008.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

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