Bhima Rao v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 26.02.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY Bhima Rao .. Petitioner vs 1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Krishnagiri District.
2.The Special Tahsildar (LA), Housing Scheme TNHB, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.
.. Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of The Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 09.01.2026.
For Petitioner :
Mr.M.Vigneswar For Respondents :
Mr.Abishek Murthy, Government Advocate
ORDER
The petitioner's land was acquired and compensation was determined in respect thereof. Being dissatisfied with the amount determined as compensation, the petitioner submitted a 1/3
representation for a reference under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The present writ petition relates thereto.
2. Mr.Abishek Murthy, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice for both the respondents. He submits that the petitioner's request would be considered and disposed of in accordance with law.
3. Accordingly, without giving any observation on the merits, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's request for a reference in accordance with law within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 26.02.2026 Index:Yes/No mmi To 1.The District Collector, Collector Office, Krishnagiri District.
2.The Special Tahsildar (LA), Housing Scheme TNHB, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY,J.
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