Sundaramurthy v. Union of India

ORDER The petitioners' lands were acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Upon applying for enhanced compensation, enhanced compensation was awarded. After coming to know that similarly placed persons were awarded higher compensation, the petitioners applied under Section 28A of the above Page4 of 6 mentioned enactment seeking parity in compensation. On the ground that the said application has not been acted upon, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶2Mr.V.Vasanthakumar, learned Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry), accepts notice for all the respondents. On the basis of written instructions, he submits that the application would be considered and disposed of by making disbursement of compensation in accordance with law.

¶3In view of the above submissions, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to consider the petitioners' application under Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and take necessary measures in relation thereto within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Consequently, the connected writ miscellaneous petition is closed. 29-01-2026 (1/3) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RNA Page5 of 6 To

¶1Union Of India Rep. by the Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Government of Ponducherry, Puducherry-605 001.

¶2the district collector (Revenue) I-Floor, New Revenue Complex, Vazhudavoor Road, Pettaiyanchathiram, Puducherry-605 009.

¶3the Deputy collector (revenue) south-cum-Land Acquisition officer, Special Economic Zone, Villianur, Puducherry-605 001. Page6 of 6

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. RNA and W.M.P.No.1459 of 2026 29-01-2026 (1/3)

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY and W.M.P.No.1459 of 2026 1. Sundaramurthy S/o.late.Duraisamy, No.36, Marimamman Koil Street, Karasur, Pondicherry-605 502. 2. Gunasundari D/o.late.Duraisamy, No.8, Third Cross street, New colony sedarapet, Pondicherry-605 111 Rep.by her Power Agent Sundaramurthy (1st Petitioner), S/o.Late.Duraisamy 3. Ambiga w/o.Late.Sugumaran, No.26, Karasur Main Road, Pondicherry-605 502 Rep. by their Power Agent Anbarasan (5th Petitioner) S/o.Late.Sugumaran Page2 of 6 4. Kalaivani d/o.late.Sugumaran, No.26, Karasur Main Road, Pondicherry-605 502 Rep. by their Power Agent Anbarasan (5th Petitioner) S/o.Late.Sugumaran 5. Anbarasan S/o.late.Sugumaran, No.26, Karasur Main Road, Pondicherry-605 502. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Union Of India Rep. by the Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Government of Ponducherry, Puducherry-605 001. 2. The district collector (Revenue) I-Floor, New Revenue Complex, Vazhudavoor Road, Pettaiyanchathiram, Puducherry-605 009. 3. The Deputy collector (revenue) south-cum- Land Acquisition officer, Page3 of 6 Special Economic Zone, Villianur, Puducherry-605 001. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent / The District Collector(Revenue) to consider the petitioner representation dated 11.01.2019, 16.06.2025 and 07.11.2025 to re-determine the compensation awarded to the petitioner for his lands in R.S. No.7/8B measuring an extent of 0.26.50 ares acquired at Karasur Revenue Village in Award No.2/2008 to a sum of Rs.21,261/- per are, pursuant to the enhanced compensation award dated 01.12.2018 passed in LAOP No.110 of 2012 on the file of II Additional District Judge, Puducherry. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Usharamman For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Vasanthakumar, Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry)