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K.Vijaya v. The District Collector

2026-03-24Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Vijaya ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai.

2. The District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) National Highways, Nagapattinam.

3. The Special Tahsildar, National Highway 45A, Sirkazhi.

4. The Project Officer, National Highway 45A, Ganapathy Nagar, Arumparthapuram, Puducherry 605010.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to provide adequate compensation for the land acquired based on the representation of the petitioner dated 24.06.2023.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.E.Jagadeesh for Mr.D.Ashok Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mrs.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Ms.S.R.Sumathy Standing Counsel for R4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2023. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 24.06.2023 to provide adequate compensation for the land acquired.

3. In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 2 would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2023 will be disposed of by the 1st respondent within a period of twelve weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.06.2023 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN To

1. The District Collector, Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai.

2. The District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) National Highways, Nagapattinam.

3. The Special Tahsildar, National Highway 45A, Sirkazhi.

4. The Project Officer, National Highway 45A, Ganapathy Nagar, Arumparthapuram, Puducherry 605010.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

KKN 24-03-2026