Ramasamy v. The Special District Revenue Officer

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 02.02.2026.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioners have given a representation dated 02.02.2026 to disburse the statutory entitlement namely 30% solatium with interest till the day of payment, in the light of the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and another Vs Tarsem Singh and others, in Civil Appeal No.7064 of 2019. Since the same has not been considered, the present writ petition is filed. Page3 of 4

¶3In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the official respondents would submit that the petitioners' representation dated 02.02.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of twelve weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned counsel for the respondents.

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 02.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders in the light of the judgment of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and another Vs Tarsem Singh and others, in Civil Appeal No.7064 of 2019, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN To

¶1The Special District Revenue Officer, (Land Acquisition), The Competent Authority Land Acquisition, National Highways -68, Power House Colony, Opposite to Iyyappankovil, Krishnagiri-635 001.

¶2The Project Officer, National Highways Authority of India-68, Salem. 03-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY 1. Ramasamy, S/o.R.Venkatachalam, No.1, Bazaar Street, Pethanaikenpalayam, Salem- 636 109. 2. D.Jaianand S/o.Dharmakrishnan, No.1024, Natesa Iyyar Colony, Attur, Salem- 636 103. 3. T.Mahadevan, S/o.Thiruvengada Padayachi, No.40, Kollampatarai Street, Pethanaikenpalayam, Salem- 636109. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Special District Revenue Officer, (Land Acquisition), The Competent Authority Land Acquisition, National Highways -68, Power House Colony, Opposite to Iyyappankovil, Krishnagiri-635 001. 2. The Project Officer, National Highways Authority of India- 68, Salem. ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 4 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to disburse the Statutory entitlement namely 30 % solatium with interest till the day of payment, in the light of judgement of Honble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and Another Vs Tarsem Singh and others , in Civil Appeal No. 7064 of 2019 by considering petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026 within time framed manner. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Sudhakar For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 Mr.Su.Srinivasan Standing Counsel for R2