Madras High CourtWP/37188/2024disposed of

Suresh Chandran Nair v. The District Collector

2026-03-13Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 13-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Suresh Chandran Nair S/o.Gopinathan Nair , Nalanda Kochupilamoode, Mundakkal West Kollam, State Of Kerala Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Thiruvalur, Thiruvallur District 2.The District Revenue Officer(land Acqusition Officer) Chennai Outer Ring Road Project, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Koyambedu, Chennai 3.The Special Tahsildar, (land Acqusition Officer) Chennai Outer Ring Road Project, Ponamallee, Chennai Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to refer the matter to the competent court of jurisdiction for enhancement of compensation as per section 20 of the Tamilnadu Highways Act with regard to acquired land of petitioner comprised in Survey Number 103/1A1 situated at Marambedu village, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District and to serve a copy of an award to the petitioner by considering his representation dated 22.7.2024

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.K.Myilsamy For Respondent:

Mr.C.Gowthamaraj, GA

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.07.2024.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 22.07.2024, requesting the respondents to refer the matter to the competent court of jurisdiction for enhancement of compensation as per section 20 of the Tamilnadu Highways Act with regard to acquired land of petitioner comprised in Survey Number 103/1A1 situated at Marambedu village, Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur District and to serve a copy of an award to the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of by the 2nd respondent within a period of 8 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel appearing for the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on

record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 22.07.2024 and refer the matter to concerned Competent Court, in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 13-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The District Collector Thiruvalur, Thiruvallur District 2.The District Revenue Officer(land Acqusition Officer) Chennai Outer Ring Road Project, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Koyambedu, Chennai 3.The Special Tahsildar, (land Acqusition Officer) Chennai Outer Ring Road Project, Ponamallee, Chennai

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 13-03-2026