Madras High CourtWP/12543/2026disposed of

K.Sundarammal v. The Special Thashildhar

2026-04-02Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Sundarammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Special Thashildhar (Land Acquisition), Sipcot Unit-V Sriperumbudur Expansion Schemes, Pillaipakkam, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram district - 602 105.

2.The Additional Sub Treasury officer, No.27/13, Govindamettu Street, Sriperumbudur - 602 105, Kancheepuram District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 24.08.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Babu For Respondents : Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan Additional Government Pleader [R1] *****

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to re-issue a cheque for a sum of Rs.5,27,100/- in favour of the petitioner in lieu of the Page No.1 of 4

earlier cheque issued by the 2nd respondent on 30.12.2013 for the said amount towards payment of compensation to the petitioner in respect of the lands acquired from the petitioner.

2. According to the petitioner, the earlier cheque issued by the 2nd respondent, dated 30.12.2013 was not presented by the petitioner and it has now become stale. Hence, the petitioner had submitted a representation on 24.08.2022 to the 1st respondent requesting the 1st respondent to issue a fresh cheque in favour of the petitioner for a sum of Rs.5,27,100/- towards the compensation amount payable to the petitioner for the acquisition of her lands. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent.

4. No prejudie would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation. Page No.2 of 4

5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 1st respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation, dated 24.08.2022 seeking issuance of fresh cheque in favour of the petitioner towards the compensation amount payable to the petitioner for the lands acquired from the petitioner, after giving due consideration to the documents produced by the petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

02.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Special Thashildhar (Land Acquisition), Sipcot Unit-V Sriperumbudur Expansion Schemes, Pillaipakkam, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram district - 602 105.

2.The Additional Sub Treasury officer, No.27/13, Govindamettu Street, Sriperumbudur - 602 105, Kancheepuram District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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