V. Mohanam v. State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN and W.M.P.No.8655 of 2026

1. V. Mohanam S/o. Vinayagam Mudaliyar, No. 46B, Kuyavar Street, Panapakkam Village, Nemili Taluk, Ranipet district 631 052 Petitioner(s) Vs

1. State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Industries , Investment Promotion and commerce department, Secretariat, Chennai 09 2.The Managing director State Industries Promotion corporation, Chennai 3.The district collector Ranipet district 4.The Land Acquisition officer/ The District revenue officer, O/o.

District collector, Ranipet 5.The Special Deputy Collector (L.A) State Industries Promotion corporation, Panapakkam, Industrial Park Project, Arakkonam , Ranipet Respondent(s) 1 / 4

PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and provide an alternative alignment for the access road without disturbing the petitioner's gas distribution agency, in light of the representation of the petitioner dated 06.10.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.Sajeev Kumar for M/s. A.B. RAJASEKARAN For Respondent(s):

Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal Additional Government Pleader for RR 1, 3 & 4 Mr.Abishek Moorthy For RR 2 & 5

ORDER

Heard Mr.Sajeev Kumar for Mr.A.B.Rajasekaran for the petitioner, Mr.L.S.M.Hasan Fizal, Additional Government Pleader for respondents 1, 3 & 4 and Mr.Abishek Moorthy for respondents 2 & 5. 2.Mr.Sajeev Kumar states that the proposal for acquisition of land has been given in terms of Section 3(2) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. Pursuant thereto, he has given his objections on 06.10.2025. He has also proposed an alternative alignment, so that his existing gas agency is not affected.

3.In terms of the aforesaid legislation, where an objection is received, a reasoned order has to be passed before proceeding with the acquisition of land. 2 / 4

4.Hence, the respondents shall pass orders as directed under Section 3(3) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, and communicate the same to the petitioner.

5.In the result, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 27-02-2026 krk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Industries , Investment Promotion and commerce department, Secretariat, Chennai 09 2.The Managing director State Industries Promotion corporation, Chennai 3.The district collector Ranipet district 4.The Land Acquisition officer/ The District revenue officer, O/o. District collector, Ranipet 5.The Special Deputy Collector (L.A) State Industries Promotion corporation, Panapakkam, Industrial Park Project, Arakkonam , Ranipet 3 / 4

V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J.

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