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Thiru.Ganesan v. The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition)

2026-06-03Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

1. Thiru.Ganesan S/o.Ramasamy, Amman Sago Factory, Manivilunthan South, Thalaivasal, Salem - 636121.

2. Thiru.Ramasamy, S/o.Muthu Gounder, Cuddalore Main Road, Ammaiyagaram Village, Kallakurichi.

3. Maruthi Educational Trust, Rep. by Chairman, Ramasamy, Cuddalore Main Road, Manivilunthan South, Salem - 636121.

4. Thiru.Thangaraj, S/o.Athiappa Gounder, Cuddalore Main Road, Manivilunthan South, Salem - 636121.

5. P.Ramesh S/o.Periyasamy, Cuddalore Main Road, Manivilunthan South, Salem - 636 121.

6. Sundararaj S/o.Athiyappa Gounder, Cuddalore Main Road, Manivilunthan South, Thalaivasal, Salem - 636121.

7. Adikesavan S/o.Ramasamynaidu, D.No.117, Raja nagar, Kallakurichi - 606 202.

8. R.Sathiyamoorthi S/o.Ramasamy, Cuddalore Main Road, Savoy-II, Salem - 636121.

9. Raja, S/o.Ramasamy, Cuddalore Main Road, Savoy-II, Salem - 636121.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) The Competent Authority Land Acquisition, National Highways - 68, Room No.414, 4th Floor, Collector Office, Salem-4.

2. The Project Officer, National Highways Authority of India - 68, Salem.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to disburse the statutory entitlement namely 30% solatium with interest till the day of payment, in the light of the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and another Vs Tarsem Singh and others, in Civil Appeal No.7064 of 2019 by considering petitioners representation dated 02.02.2026 within time framed manner.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Sudhakar For Respondent(s):

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 Mr.Nithyaesh Natraj for R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 02.02.2026 to disburse the statutory entitlement namely 30% solatium with interest till the day of payment, in the light of the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and another Vs Tarsem Singh and others, in Civil Appeal No.7064 of 2019. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition is filed.

3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the official respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of twelve weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned counsel for the respondents.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders in the light of the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and another Vs Tarsem Singh and others, in Civil Appeal

No.7064 of 2019, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN

To

1. The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) The Competent Authority Land Acquisition, National Highways - 68, Room No.414, 4th Floor, Collector Office, Salem-4.

2. The Project Officer, National Highways Authority of India - 68, Salem.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

KKN 03-06-2026