Arulmighu Pallathalamman Kovil v. The District Collector,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Arulmighu Pallathalamman Kovil Rep. by its Hereditary Trustee, Narasingamangalam, Samayapuram, Manachanallur, Tiruchirappalli District.
... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District.
2.The District Revenue Officer (L & A), Tiruchirappalli District.
3.The District Revenue Officer, Tiruchirappalli District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to pay the compensation amount arising out of the acquisition of the lands comprised in Old S.No.125/2 bearing New S.Nos.162/2A, 162/2B, 162/2C, 162/2D and 162/2E classified as punja land which has an extent of 5 Acres out of the total extent of 6 acres by considering the representation dated 26.09.2025.
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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Chandrasekar For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader *****
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to pay the compensation amount arising out of the acquisition of the lands comprised in Old Survey No.125/2, bearing New Survey Nos.162/2A, 162/2B, 162/2C, 162/2D and 162/2E, classified as punja land, measuring an extent of 5 acres out of the total extent of 6 acres, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.09.2025.
2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The grievance of the petitioner is that the subject properties belonged to the temple. The same were acquired by the Government for the formation of a road to ease traffic congestion and to facilitate access to the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple. However, the compensation Page No. 2 of 5
amount has not been disbursed to the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 26.09.2025. However, no action has been taken on the petitioner's representation. Hence, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition.
4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 26.09.2025 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed by the first respondent within a period of sixteen weeks.
5. Recording the above submission and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.09.2025 and pass appropriate orders on its merits and in accordance with law within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the petitioner is entitled to the compensation, the same shall be disbursed in accordance with law. The first respondent is also directed to provide a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other interested parties who may be Page No. 3 of 5
affected by such decision, before passing any order. There shall be no order as to costs.
[K.SURENDER, J.] 30.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District.
2.The District Revenue Officer (L & A), Tiruchirappalli District.
3.The District Revenue Officer, Tiruchirappalli District.
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K.SURENDER , J.
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