K.Balasubramaniam v. The District Collector Cum Land Acquisition Officer

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representations dated 19.07.2024 and 13.04.2026.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given representations dated 19.07.2024 and 13.04.2026 to pay compensation together with 100% solatium and interest for the structures in the petitioners' land in S.No.158/21 (New S.No.158/3A1B) of Kallakurichi Village, Kallakurichi Taluk and District, acquired by the 1st respondent through the award in Na.Ka.Aa.1/2674/2019 dated 20.06.2024, 30.08.2025 and 18.09.2025 which were passed excluding the value of structures, as per the provision of the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement act, 2013. Page3 of 5

¶3In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the official respondents would submit that the petitioner's representations dated 19.07.2024 &

13.04.2026 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 petitioner's representations dated 19.07.2024 & 13.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy a 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 5 To

¶1The District Collector Cum Land Acquisition Officer, (Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project), Kallakurichi District.

¶2The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Kallakurichi, Kallaikurichi District.

¶3The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project, Kallakurichi District.

¶4The Head Surveyor, Office of Tahisldar, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. WPoNo.o18056oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. KKN WPoNo.o18056oofo2026 03-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Balasubramaniam, S/o.Kannadasan, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Durgam Road, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi Taluk and District - 606 202. ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The District Collector Cum Land Acquisition Officer, (Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project), Kallakurichi District. 2. The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Kallakurichi, Kallaikurichi District. 3. The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project, Kallakurichi District. 4. The Head Surveyor, Office of Tahisldar, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay compensation together with 100% solatium and interest for the structures in the petitioners' land in S.No.158/21 (New S.No.158/3A1B) of Kallakurichi Village, Page2 of 5 Kallakurichi Taluk and District, acquired by the 1st respondent through the award in Na.Ka.Aa.1/2674/2019 dated 20.06.2024, 30.08.2025 and 18.09.2025 which were passed excluding the value of structures, as per the provision of the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement act, 2013 by considering the petitioner's representations dated 19.07.2024 and 13.04.2026 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court may deem fit. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.M.Arun For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel