R.Kumudha v. The State of Tamil Nadu

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 8 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2026.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that she submitted a representation dated

23.01.2026 seeking the reconveyance of her father's share in the unutilized acquired lands located at Vellalore Village, Coimbatore Taluk. However, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the respondents, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of this Writ Petition.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the 4th respondent is the authority competent to consider the case of the petitioner and appropriate orders will be passed.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the 4th respondent / Commissioner, Coimbatore Page3 of 6 City Municipal Corporation, to consider the petitioner's representation dated

23.01.2026. Appropriate orders shall be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and affording him an opportunity of a personal hearing.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 13-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and water supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009.

¶2The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.

¶3The District Collector, Collectorate, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore 641018.

¶4The Commissioner, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Town Hall, Big Bazaar Street, Coimbatore 641001. Page4 of 6

¶5The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) Coimbatore Water Supply Scheme, Coimbatore 641 018.

¶6The Tahsildar, Coimbatore South Taluk Office, Coimbatore District 641018.

¶7The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board), No.31, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.

¶8The Executive Engineer, TWAD Board / Sewerage Division, Coimbatore 641 018. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o18673oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o18673oofo2026 13-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Kumudha D/o.Late V.Ramasamy, C/o.Thirumoorthy, No.15, Krishnasamy Nagar, Narasimmapuam, Kuniyamuthur, Coimbatore 641008. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by, The Principal Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and water supply Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St.George, Chennai 600 009. 2. The Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 600 009. 3. The District Collector, Collectorate, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore 641018. 4. The Commissioner, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, Town Hall, Big Bazaar Street, Coimbatore 641001. 5. The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) Coimbatore Water Supply Scheme, Coimbatore 641 018. Page1 of 6 6. The Tahsildar, Coimbatore South Taluk Office, Coimbatore District 641018. 7. The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board (TWAD Board), No.31, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 8. The Executive Engineer, TWAD Board / Sewerage Division, Coimbatore 641 018. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 8 to consider and pass appropriate orders on the petitioner's representation dated 23/01/2026 and reminder letter dated 17/02/2026 seeking reconveyance of the unutilised acquired lands comprised in S.Nos.619/2 -1.87 1/2 acres and 620 / A -3.69 1/2 acres situated at Vellalore Village, Coimbatore Taluk, to the Petitioner, being the legal heir of late V.Ramasamy, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. D.Manimaran For Respondent(s): Mr. B. Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.N.Umapathi for R4 Page2 of 6