K.Ravindran v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for a direction to respondents to reassess and determine the just, fair and reasonable compensation payable to petitioner for the lands comprised in Survey Nos.133/10, 133/12, 134/4, 133/5, 139/4, 132/12, 134/2, 134/3 measuring an extent of 1.28 acres situated at Kadanallur Village, affected by erection of transmission towers and right of way corridor, after deducting sum of Rs.1,67,850/- already paid and to pay the balance compensation with interest at such rate.

¶2At the outset, it was submitted by learned counsel for respondents that they would consider petitioner's representations dated 30.04.2025 and

02.06.2025 and pass appropriate orders, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by learned counsel for petitioner.

¶3In view thereof, there shall be a direction to respondents, to consider petitioner's representations dated 30.04.2025 and 02.06.2025 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, after affording reasonable Page3 of 5 opportunity of hearing to petitioner, within a period of four weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for the receipt of certified copy. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case.

¶4Accordingly, writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order MRN To

¶1The Secretary, Energy Department, Fort St.George, Chennai -600009

¶2The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

¶3Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO) Represented by its Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-2.

¶4The Executive Engineer (Transmission) Chennai 32. Page4 of 5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J. MRN WP No.24185 of 2026 25-06-2026 Page5 of 5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ K.Ravindran ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by its Secretary, Energy Department, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600009. 2. The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 3. Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO) Represented by its Managing Director, No.144, Anna Salai, Chennai-2. 4. The Executive Engineer (Transmission), Chennai 32. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents to reassess and determine the just, fair and reasonable compensation payable to petitioner for the lands comprised in survey nos.133/10, 133/12, 134/4, 133/5, 139/4, 132/12, 134/2, 134/3 measuring an extent of 1.28 acres in Kadanallur village, affected by erection of transmission towers and right of way corridor, after deducting the sum of Rs.1,67,850/- already paid and to pay the balance compensation with interest at such rate. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Raja For Respondent(s): M.J.V.Sakthi Baalakrishnan Government Advocate for R1 and R2 Mr.D.R.Arun Kumar Standing Counsel for R3 and R4