Madras High CourtWP/30794/2019disposed of

J.Kathirvel v. The District Collector

2025-10-10Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN J.Kathirvel ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1.The District Collector, Chennai District, Chennai.

2.The Special Thasildar (Land Acquisition), SIPCOT Division, Oragadam Scheme, Irungattukottai-602 117, Kancheepuram District.

... Respondent(s) Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Declaration declaring the respondents land acquisition proceedings initiated in respect of petitioner's land situated at No.180, Maathur Village, Sriperumbudur Sub District, Chengalpattu District in Survey No.457/B, Vijayalakshmi Nagar, Part-3, Layout, Plot No.245 to the extent of 3140 sq.feet as void inoperative and consequently restrain the respondents from taking possession of the petitioner's land. 1/4

For Petitioner(s) : Mr.G.Pavendhan For Respondent(s) : Mr.S.Rajesh Government Advocate O RDER Though the present writ petition has been filed challenging the acquisition proceedings initiated by the respondents in respect of the land situated at No.180, Maathur Village, Sriperumbudur Sub District, Chengalpattu District in Survey No.457/B, Vijayalakshmi Nagar, Part-3, Layout, Plot No.245 to the extent of 3140 sq.feet, it is now stated that the petitioner had passed away.

2. It is submitted by the learned Government Advocate for respondents that the land acquisition proceedings is over and the award amount has also been deposited in the Work Deposit.

3. In view thereof, the legal heirs of the deceased petitioner are at liberty to withdraw the amount deposited in the Work Deposit in the manner known to law.

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4. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10.10.2025 Index : Yes/No Speaking/ Non-Speaking order mka To:

1.The District Collector, Chennai District, Chennai.

2.The Special Thasildar (Land Acquisition), SIPCOT Division, Oragadam Scheme, Irungattukottai-602 117, Kancheepuram District.

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G.K. ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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