C.Vasanthakumar v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P(MD)No.19814 of 2025 C.Vasanthakumar ... Petitioner .Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Special District Revenue Officer, (Land Acquisition and Development), Madurai.

3.C.V.Samy ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to direct the second respondent to drop the communication in Na.Ka.NO.26/2022/S.H.4, dated 6.9.2024 regarding land acquisition for the road extension from Madurai to Thondi(SH33) issued to the third respondent in respect 1/5

of property in Old. S.NO.1(New Town Survey No.71/1 pt) an extent of 223 sq. mtr, Old S.No.2(New Town Survey No.71/1 Pt, 71/2 Pat) an extent of 14 sq.mtr and old S.No.4/2(New Town S.No.71/2 Pt) an extent of 20 sq.mtr in Sathamangalam, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai Town by considering the Petitioner's representation, dated 4..7.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Haja Mohideen For Respondents : Mr.A.Baskaran 1 and 2 Addl.Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

The Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to direct the second respondent to drop his proceedings in Na.Ka.NO.26/2022/S.H.4, dated 6.9.2024 regarding land acquisition for the purpose of expansion of Madurai-Thondi State Highways by considering the Petitioner's representation, dated 4..7.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.

2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 2/5

3.The instant representation has been submitted by the Petitioner making objection against the preliminary notification for acquisition of land under Section 15(2) of the Tamil Nadu State Highways Act, dated 6.9.2024. Even though the said notification prescribed 30 days time for filing of objection, the instant representation was submitted by the Petitioner only on 4.7.2025. 4.Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that subsequent to the Section 15(2) notification, Government has issued notification under Section 15(1) of the Tamil Nadu State Highways Act, on 3.3.2025.

5.Since notification under Section 15(1) of the Tamil Nadu State Highways Act has already been issued, this Court is not inclined to issue any direction to the first respondent to consider the subsequent objection of the Petitioner filed before him in respect of Section 15(2) notification.

6.Therefore, the Writ Petition stands dismissed, however, with liberty to the Petitioner to challenge the notification issued under Section 15(1) of the Tamil Nadu State Highways Act, in the manner known to law, if so advised. No costs. 3/5

24.07.2025 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vsn To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Special District Revenue Officer, (Land Acquisition and Development), Madurai.

S.SOUNTHAR.,J.

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ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.19814 of 2025 24.07.2025 5/5