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J.Srinivasan v. The District Collector

2025-09-10Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-09-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.Srinivasan, S/o. Late Jayaraman Reside At Old Door No. 7 New No 2 Periyar Ramasamy St, Nanthivaram Gudvancheery, Chengalpet 603 201.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Office Of The Collectorate, Gst Chengalpet 603 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Chegalpattu Taluk, Chengalpettu.

3.The Special Tahsildar (La), Maraimalai Nagar Scheme, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Thalamuthu - Natarajan Maligai, No. 1 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore Chennai 600 008.

Respondent(s)

PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.02.2025. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.Kamal For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Ganesan, Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2025, whereby, he sought for compensation from the Government since the petitioner's land was acquired by the Government for some development. 2.Mr.P.Ganesan, learned Government Advocate, takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent of the parties, the main writ petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

4.The grievance of the petitioner before this Court is that the representation of the petitioner dated 22.02.2025 has not been considered by the respondents so far.

5.This Court, at this stage, is not expressing any view on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, as it is for the respondents to consider and decide the same on merits and in accordance with law. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of, only by directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.02.2025 and pass orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be done by the respondents within a period of thirty days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 10-09-2025 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The District Collector, Office Of The Collectorate, Gst Chengalpet 603 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Chegalpattu Taluk, Chengalpettu.

3.The Special Tahsildar La Maraimalai Nagar Scheme Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Thalamuthu Natarajanmaligai, No. 1 Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore Chennai 600 008.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

rst 10-09-2025