V.K.Swaminathan v. The Commissioner of Land Reforms

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 13.10.2022.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation, requesting the respondents to calculate the compensation by taking note of the present guideline value and disburse the compensation amount along with 11 percent interest for the land to an extent of

48.24 punjai acres in S.F.No. 227 ,228 , 229 , 233, 234/B, 236, 245, 246/A part and 257 located in Vazhai Thottam, Kongudaiyampalayam Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode district which has been acquired under madras land reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on land) Act 1961 and for which the compensation amount has not yet been received as per the old act nor under the present Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on land) Act 1961. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

¶3In reply, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 13.10.2022 will be disposed of by the respondents 4 & 5 within a period of 12 weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents 4 & 5 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 13.10.2022 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 04-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The Commissioner of land Reforms Commissionerate of land Reforms, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 05

2.The joint Director Commissionerate of land Reforms, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 05

3.The district collector Office of the district collector , Erode

4.the District Collector Office of the district collector , Coimbatore

5.the District revenue officer Erode District, Erode

6.The Tahsildar Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa

04-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 04-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY V.K.Swaminathan S/o. Late. V.S. Krishnaswamy Gounder, Door No. 78, Kulam, Vadapalani, Kumarapalayam Post, Via Nathakadaiyur, Arachalur village, Modakurichi Taluk, Erode District Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner of land Reforms Commissionerate of land Reforms, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 05 2.The joint Director Commissionerate of land Reforms, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai 05 3.The district collector Office of the district collector , Erode 4.the District Collector Office of the district collector , Coimbatore 5.the District revenue officer Erode District, Erode 6.The Tahsildar Kodumudi Taluk, Erode District Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to calculate the compensation by taking note of the present guideline value and disburse the compensation amount along with 11 percent interest for the land to an extent of 48.24 punjai acres in S.F.No. 227 ,228 , 229 , 233, 234/B, 236, 245, 246/A part and 257 located in Vazhai Thottam, Kongudaiyampalayam Village, Kodumudi Taluk, Erode district which has been acquired under madras land reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on land) Act 1961 and for which the compensation amount has not yet been received as per the old act nor under the present Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on land) Act 1961 by considering the petitioners representation dated 13.10.2022 For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Ramaraj For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gowthamaraj, GA