Venkatesh v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :18.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY Venkatesh ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), SIPCOT, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Tahsildar, Manur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Respondents 1 to 3 to cancel the Notification for acquisition in respect of the petitioner's land in Survey No.556/3 in Patta No.958 situated at Sittharsathiram Village, Manur Taluk, Tirunelveli District for an extent of 1 Acre through SIPCOT.

For Petitioner : Mr. S.Ramasamy For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/3

O R D E R

The petitioner sought a direction for the cancellation of the acquisition notification in respect of land in Survey No.556/3. Learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice for all the respondents, has handed over an award dated 25.03.2025. In view thereof, this Writ Petition has been rendered infructuous and is dismissed by leaving it open to the petitioner to seek compensation in accordance with law. No costs.

NCS : Yes/No 18.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), SIPCOT, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3. The Tahsildar, Manur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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