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P.Saravanan v. The Managing Director

2025-06-02Honourable Mr Justice Mohammed Shaffiq4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 02.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ P.Saravanan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Managing Director Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai- 600035.

2.The District Revenue Officer Land Acquisition, Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai- 600035.

3.K.Raj Kumar 4.K.Kaveri 5.K.Rajan ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representation dated 14.03.2025 in and disburse the compensation amount for interior of the premises in respect of old Door No.98, new door No.18, Madipakkam Main Road, Keelkatalai, Chennai-97 and also pay Rs.10 lakhs towards advance amount.

For Petitioner(s) : Mr.J.Franklin 1/4

For Respondent(s) : Mr.B.Vijay Standing Counsel (for R1) Mr.A.Selvendran Special Govt. Pleader (for R2)

ORDER

The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the representation dated 14.03.2025 in and disburse the compensation amount for interior of the premises in respect of Old Door No.98, New Door No.18, Madipakkam Main Road, Keelkatalai, Chennai97 and also pay Rs.10 lakhs towards advance amount.

2. At the outset, it is submitted by Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader for 2nd Respondent that the representation of the petitioner dated 14.03.2025 would be considered and orders passed in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the interested parties, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, which was readily accepted by the learned counsel for petitioner.

3. In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2025, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders 2/4

in accordance with law, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested persons/stake holders, within a period of four

(4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.

4. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 02.06.2025 Speaking (or) Non Speaking Order Index : Yes/ No mka To:

1.The Managing Director Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai- 600035.

2.The District Revenue Officer Land Acquisition, Chennai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai- 600035.

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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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