K.Barathidasan v. The State of Tamilnadu

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to reassess reasonable compensation payable to the petitioner's land which was affected by erection of transmission towers and right of way corridor.

2.Case of the petitioner is that he owns agricultural lands in Kadanallur Village, comprised in S.F.No.133/7, 133/8, 133/17B, 124/8 and 110/4B measuring an extent of 1.66 acres. While so, the respondents in connection with a High Tension Electricity Transmission Project, have erected transmission towers across his lands and thereby restricted agricultural operations and free enjoyment of his property and also fixed very meagre compensation for the lands affected by the transmission project. Hence, the petitioner made representation dated 30.04.2025 requesting enhancement and reassessment of compensation, however, the respondents have not taken effective steps to redress his grievance. Hence, the petitioner is before this Court. Page3 of 4

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that it would suffice, if the respondents are directed to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 30.04.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

¶4The learned counsel appearing for the respondents has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶6In view of the limited request made by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.04.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶7With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 23-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK Page4 of 4 M.DHANDAPANI J. sk

¶1The Secretary Energy Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009.

¶2The District collector Thriuvallur District Thiruvallur

¶3The Managing Director , Tamilnadu Transmission corporation ltd (TANTRANSCO) NO.144, Anna salai Chennai-2

¶4The Executive Engineer(Transmission) chennai-32 23-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI K.Barathidasan S/o.Kannan Lakshmipuram street Kadanallur village Manjakarani post Thiruvallur Districdt -601 102 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu Rep by its secretary Energy Department Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009 2. The District collector Thriuvallur District Thiruvallur 3. Tamilnadu Transmission corporation ltd (TANTRANSCO)rep by its Managing Director NO.144, Anna salai Chennai-2 4. The Executive Engineer(Transmission) chennai-32 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to reassess and determine the just, fair and reasonable compensation payable to the petitioner for the lands comprised in comprised in survey Nos.133/7, 133/8, 133/17B, 124/8, 110/4B measuring an extent of 1.66 acres in Kadanallur Page2 of 4 village, affected by erection of transmission towers and right of way corridor, after deducting the sum of Rs.2,44,750/- already paid and to pay the balance compensation with interest For Petitioner(s): Mr.P.Raja For Respondent(s): Mr.R.Murthy, Government Advocate for R1 and R2 Mr.D.R.Arunkumar for R3 and R4