Union Of India v. D. Jayakumar Charles

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17.06.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN & C.M.P.No.7649 of 2026

1. Union of India Rep. by Secretary National Highways Department New Delhi.

2. National Highways Authority of India Rep. by its Project Director In Charge of NH 4 and NH 46 Vellore 632 009.

Appellant(s) Vs

1. D.Jayakumar Charles S/o. David Durairaj No.129, Devadamam Village, Gudimallur Post, Wallajahpettai Vellore District - 632 513.

2. The District Collector Sathuvachari Vellore District.

3. The Competent Authority(L.A.) cum Special District Officer Land Acquisition (NH-4 & NH-46) Vellore - 632 009.

Respondent(s) Prayer :Appeal filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent seeking to set aside the order dated 25.02.2025 passed in W.P.No.37502 of 2016.

For Appellant(s):

Mr. SU.Srinivasan For Respondent(s): Mr.Vinod Paul Thyagaraj David for R1 Mr.Mohammed Fayaz Ali Government Pleader for R2

JUDGMENT

(Judgment of the Court was delivered by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) This appeal has been filed under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent challenging the order 25.02.2025 passed in W.P.No.37502 of 2016.

2. In the light of the order passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in National Highways Authority of India vs. Tarsem Singh and others, (Review Petition (Civil) No.2528 of 2025, dated

25.03.2026), nothing survives for adjudication in this appeal.

3. Accordingly, the appeal stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. Consequently, the interim application is closed. (SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 17.06.2026 Index :

Yes/No Yes/No kpl To

1. The District Collector Sathuvachari Vellore District.

2. The Competent Authority(L.A.) cum Special District Officer Land Acquisition (NH-4 & NH-46) Vellore - 632 009.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.

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