Madras High CourtWP/45896/2025disposed of

P.S.Sathish v. The District Collector

2026-01-27Honourable Mr Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

1. P.S.Sathish S/o Late P.G. Srinivasalu, Residing At No 3/402, A (old No 3/136, ) East Coast Road, Palavakkam Chennai 600 041

2. P.S Ramesh Babu S/o Late P.G. Srinivasalu, Residing At No 3/402, A (old No 3/136, ) East Coast Road, Palavakkam Chennai 600 041

3. Geetha D/o Late P.G. Srinivasalu, Residing At No 3/402, A (old No 3/136, ) East Coast Road, Palavakkam Chennai 600 041 ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector No 62 Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji Salai Chennai 600 001

2. The Special District Revenue Officer (l.A) The Special District Collector (l.A) O/o The Tamil Nadu Highways Department, No 76,

Sardar Patel Road, No 76 Sardar Patel Road, Opp Raj Bhavan, Little Mount, Guindy Chennai 600 025

3. The Special Tahsildar Land Acquisition And Management, Tamil Nadu Highways Department, Guindy, Alagu, Chennai 600 025 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: This writ petition is filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents, particularly the 2nd Respondent to consider the petitioners representation dated 28.10.2025 sent for release of a fair compensation for the acquired land properties, situated at No 142 Palavakkam village, Sholinganallur Taluk Chennai 600 041 comprised in (1) S. No.79/ 38A1A, to an extent of 34 Sq.mtrs., (2) S. no 79/5 to an extent of 20 Sq.mtrs. and (3) S.No 79/ 50A1A4B to an extent of 88 Sq.mtrs and in all totalling to an extent of 142 Sq.mtrs ( 1528 Sq.ft) .

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Vijay for M/s.R.Thanjan For Respondent(s):

Mr.P.Sathish, AGP

ORDER

By asserting that compensation was not disbursed to the petitioner in relation to the acquisition of the lands described in paragraph 4 of the affidavit, the petitioners have filed this writ petition after submitting a representation dated 28.10.2025.

2. Learned Additional Government Pleader submits that an inquiry was scheduled on 23.12.2025 and that the petitioners failed to attend the same. He submits that a decision would be taken with regard to the compensation after the conclusion of the inquiry.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a date may be fixed for inquiry and that the petitioners would attend the same.

4. Considering the aforesaid, this writ petition is disposed of on the following terms:

(i) An inquiry shall be held on 12.02.2026. The petitioners shall attend such inquiry without waiting for formal inquiry notice. All material documents shall be produced by the petitioners at such inquiry. (ii) Pursuant thereto, a speaking order shall be issued with regard to the payment of compensation within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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KAL SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

KAL 27-01-2026

1. The District Collector No 62 Singaravelar Maaligai, Rajaji Salai Chennai 600 001

2. The Special District Revenue Officer (l.A) The Special District Collector (l.A) O/o The Tamil Nadu Highways Department, No 76, Sardar Patel Road, No 76 Sardar Patel Road, Opp Raj Bhavan, Little Mount, Guindy Chennai 600 025

3. The Special Tahsildar Land Acquisition And Management, Tamil Nadu Highways Department, Guindy, Alagu, Chennai 600 025