S.Rajalakshmi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.Rajalakshmi ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, Theni District.

2. The Special District Revenue Officer (DRO) (Land Acquisition), Highways, 1st Floor, New Collectorate, Madurai.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to furnish the copy of the award / proceedings, without any delay, in respect of the acquisition of the petitioners land bearing Survey Nos. 1678/3, measuring 27.42 Cents, situated at Meena Vilakku, Anaikaraipatti Village, Theni District.

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For Petitioner :Mr.H.Thayumanaswamy For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate for R1 & R2

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to furnish the copy of the award / proceedings, without any delay, in respect of the acquisition of the petitioners land bearing Survey Nos. 1678/3, measuring 27.42 Cents, situated at Meena Vilakku, Anaikaraipatti Village, Theni District.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that a copy of the award would be issued to the petitioner within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. Recording the aforesaid submission, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to furnish a copy of the 2/4

award in respect of the petitioner's subject land within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 27.02.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The District Collector, Theni District.

2. The Special District Revenue Officer (DRO)(Land Acquisition), Highways, 1st Floor, New Collectorate, Madurai.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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