Madras High CourtWP/34216/2023disposed of

Shivani Owners Association v. The Special District Revenue Officer

2026-03-05Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 05-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Shivani Owners Association, Rep. By S.Balasubramaniam, Basement Hall, Shivani, 40 East Coast Road, Thiruvamiyur, Chennai 600 041.

..Petitioner(s) Vs The Special District Revenue Officer, Special District Revenue Officer (LA and M), Highways Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Sardar Patel Salai (Next to Anna University) Guindy, Chennai 600 025.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to refer the objection of the petitioner dated 12.10.2021 and 04.03.2023 to the competent Civil court for enhanced Compensation under section 20 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act 2001.

For Petitioner(s) :

Ms.Ramya Murali Kumaran for Mcgan Law Firm For Respondent(s) :

Mrs.S.Indhu Bala, AGP

ORDER

Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has filed this writ petition to refer the objection dated 12.10.2021 and 04.03.2023 to the competent Civil Court for enhanced compensation under Section 20 of the

Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. However, the same was not referred by the respondent, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

2. In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's objections dated 12.10.2021 and 04.03.2023 will be referred to the competent Civil Court by the respondent within a period of 4 weeks.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

4. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the respondent to refer the objection of the petitioner dated 12.10.2021 and 04.03.2023 to the competent Civil Court for enhanced compensation under Section 20 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No cost. 05-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

To:

The Special District Revenue Officer, Special District Revenue Officer (LA & M), Highways Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Sardar Patel Salai (next To Anna University), Guindy, Chennai 600 025.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM 05-03-2026