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Tmt. Ambika v. The District Collector

2026-04-17Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-04-2026

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

2. The Competant Authority/ The Special District Revenue Officer (L.A.), National Highways -5 (NH-5), Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

3. The Projector Director, National Highways Authority, NH-5, Project Implementation Unit-Chennai, Sri Towers, 3rd Floor, DP 34(SP), Industrial Estate, Chennai-600 032.

4. N.Raman

5. N.Madhavan ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to disburse 1/3rd share of the Compensation amount payable on the petitioner property, being agricultural nanja lands, comprised in survey No. 425/1A1, measuring an extent of acre 0.12 1⁄2 cents (i.e.) 500 square metre and Survey No. 428/2B, measuring an extent of 6 cents (i.e.) 242 square metre, both situate at Kizhmudalambedu-2

Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Tiruvallur District to the petitioner pursuant to the enquiry held on 19.06.2023 on the representation of the petitioner dated 03.02.2022.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Munuswamy For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Ms.S.R.Sumathy Standing Counsel for R3 R4 & R5 - No appearance

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.02.2022. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 03.02.2022 to disburse 1/3rd share of the Compensation amount payable on the petitioner property, being agricultural nanja lands, comprised in survey No. 425/1A1, measuring an extent of acre 0.12 1⁄2 cents (i.e.) 500 square metre and Survey No. 428/2B, measuring an extent of 6 cents (i.e.) 242 square metre, both situate at Kizhmudalambedu-2 Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Tiruvallur District to the petitioner pursuant to the enquiry held on 19.06.2023.

3. In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the 2nd respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 03.02.2022 will be disposed of by the 2nd 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, in the event if the amount is not disbursed, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.02.2022 and pass appropriate orders on the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

KKN To

1. The District Collector, Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

2. The Competant Authority/ The Special District Revenue Officer (L.A.), National Highways -5 (NH-5), Tiruvallur District, Tiruvallur.

3. The Projector Director, National Highways Authority, NH-5, Project Implementation Unit-Chennai, Sri Towers, 3rd Floor, DP 34(SP), Industrial Estate, Chennai-600 032.

17-04-2026