Madras High CourtWP/25083/2024disposed of

S.Kulasekara Pandiyan v. The Secretary To Govt.

2026-03-09Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 09.03.2026 Coram The Honourable Mr.Justice Krishnan Ramasamy S.KULASEKARA PANDIYAN ..Petitioner Vs.

1 THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FORT ST. GEORGE CHENNAI 600 015 2 THE MEMBER SECRETARY CHENNAI METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CHENNAI 600 008.

3 THE DISTRICT REVENUE OFFICER (LAND ACQUISITION) CHENNAI OUTER RING ROAD PROJECT CHENNAI METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY KOYAMBEDU CHENNAI 600 107 4 THE SPECIAL TAHSILDAR (LAND ACQUISITION) CHENNAI OUTER RING ROAD PORJECT TAMBARAM OFFICE AT POONAMALLEE CHENNAI 600 056.

..Respondents Prayer Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to instruct the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.10.2023.

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For Petitioner : Mr.B.Kannan For Respondents 1, 3 & 4: Mr.T.K.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader For Respondent- 2 : Ms.P.Veena Suresh Standing Counsel Order Heard Mr.B.Kannan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.T.K.Saravanan, learned Additional Government Pleader for respondents 1, 3 and 4 and Ms.P.Veena Suresh, learned Standing Counsel for the second respondent.

2. This Writ Petition is filed seeking for the following prayer:- For issuance of a mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to instruct the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.10.2023.

Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner, seeking for the aforesaid relief, has made a representation dated 22.10.2023 to the respondents, however, as on the date, the same has not evoked any response, which necessitated the petitioner to approach this Court by way of present Writ Petition seeking for the aforesaid relief. 2/4

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents 1, 3 and 4 fairly submitted that the representation made by the petitioner would be considered and disposed of on merits within the time, that may be stipulated by this Court.

5. Considering the limited scope of the prayer, sought for, in this Writ Petition, this Court is of the view that the suffice it would be to direct the fourth respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation on merits in a time bound manner.

6. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the fourth respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 22.10.2023 on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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Krishnan Ramasamy,J., sd To 1 THE SECRETARY TO GOVT.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FORT ST. GEORGE CHENNAI 600 015 2 THE MEMBER SECRETARY CHENNAI METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CHENNAI 600 008.