A/M. Pillayarpatti Karpagar Vinayagar Koil Nagarathar Trust v. The Spepcial Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA and C.M.P.(MD)No.11210 of 2025

1. A/M. Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Koil Nagarathar Trust, Represented by its Trustees N. Lakshmanan Chettiyar, S/o. Narayanan Chettiar, Having Office at Pillayarpatti, Thirupathur, Sivagangai District.

Appellant / Petitioner Vs

1. The Special Officer/District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition National Highways - 45B, Madurai.

2. The National Highways Authority of India, Represented by its Project Director, No. 6, Old No. 44, I Floor, III Main Road, Ponnagar, Trichy 1.

3. The District Collector, Madurai District Collectorate, Madurai - 20.

..Respondent(s) Respondents

Prayer: Arbitration Appeal filed under section 37 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, to call for the records and enhanced the interest portion alone from 9% to 15% of the impugned order in Arbitration O.P.No.5 of 2012 dated 07.09.2019 passed by the learned Principal District Judge, Madurai.

For Appellant(s):

Mr.J.Malairaja For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Govindarajan, Deputy Solicitor General of India, for Mr.P.Karthick for R-2.

Mr.M.P.Senthil, Government Advocate for R-1 & R-3.

JUDGMENT

(Judgment of the Court was delivered by G.R.Swaminathan J.) In view of the order dated 23.06.2026 passed in Arb.Appeal(MD)No.51 of 2025, this arbitration appeal stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (G.R.S.,J.) (R.P.,J.) 23-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order PMU

To:

1. The Special Officer/District Revenue Officer, Land Acquisition National Highways - 45B, Madurai.

2. The District Collector, Madurai District Collectorate, Madurai - 20.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA, J.

PMU 23-06-2026