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A.Rajendran @ Raju, v. The District Collector

2026-04-09Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Rajendran @ Raju, S/o. Late K.Annamalai, No.3, 3rd Cross Street, Manickachettiar Nagar, Shanmugapuram, Puducherry -605009.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

2.Thasildar, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

Respondent(s) 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 take action on the representation of the petitioner dated 23.12.2019 in the matter of payment of compensation for the land measuring 1.29 acres in T.S.No.1868 of Thiruvannamalai Town, 4th Ward and 34th Block acquired for the purpose of Kalaignar Karunanithi Government Arts College within a time frame that may be fixed by this Honourable Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Santhosh Raja, for Mr.P.K.Rajagopal For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Gowthamaraj, GA

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.12.2019.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, a representation was filed by the petitioner, requesting the respondents to take action in the matter of payment of compensation for the land measuring 1.29 acres in T.S.No.1868 of Thiruvannamalai Town, 4th Ward and 34th Block acquired for the purpose of Kalaignar Karunanithi Government Arts College. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of by the 2nd respondent within a period of 8 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of

the petitioner dated 23.12.2019 and after issuing due notice to the petitioner, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 09-04-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The District Collector Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

2.Thasildar, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 09-04-2026