G.Kotteswaran v. The Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu

ORDER When the matter was taken up for hearing on 17.06.2026, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner, and hence, the matter was directed to be listed after three weeks.

¶2Even today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, none appeared on behalf of the petitioner. This clearly demonstrates that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the matter. Hence, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs. 08-07-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Secretary To The Government Of Tamil Nadu Industries Development Trade Department Secretariat, St. George, Chennai 09.

¶2The Director Tamil Nadu Small Industries, Development Corporate Limited, SIDCO Head Office Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate , Guindy Chennai 32.

¶3The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Small Industries, Development Corporate Limited, SIDCO Head Office Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate , Guindy Chennai 32.

¶4The General Manager Tamil Nadu Small Industries, Development Corporate Limited, Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate,

¶5The District Collector Chennai District Singaravelar Maligai Chennai 600001.

¶6The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai District Anna Nagar West Extension Chennai 600101.

¶7The Tasildhar Ambattur Taluk Chennai 600053. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o17285oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o17285oofo2026 08-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY G.Kotteswaran S/o.Govindaraj (Late) Residing at No.22/29 Pillayar Kovil Street Kachinankuppam, Ambattur Industrial Estate Chennai 600098. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Secretary To The Government Of Tamil Nadu, Industries Development Trade Department Secretariat, St. George, Chennai 09. 2. The Director Tamil Nadu Small Industries, Development Corporate Limited, SIDCO Head Office Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, 3. The Commissioner Tamil Nadu Small Industries, Development Corporate Limited SIDCO Head Office Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estate, 4. The General Manager Tamil Nadu Small Industries, Development Corporate Limited Page1 of 5 Thiru. Vi.Ka. Industrial Estat, 5. The District Collector Chennai District Singaravelar Maligai Chennai 600001. 6. The Revenue Divisional Officer Chennai District Anna Nagar West Extension Chennai 600101. 7. The Tasildhar Ambattur Taluk Chennai 600053. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the acquisition proceedings in respect of the property situated at Korattur Village, Ambattur Circle, Chennai District, comprised in Old Survey No. 842 measuring 1.28 cents and quash the same as illegal and subsequently Declare that the acquisition proceedings issued by 7th respondent have lapsed due to non-payment of compensation to the original land owner consequently direct the respondents to restore / reconvey the property to the petitioner, being the legal heir of the original owner and to issue patta. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): No appearance For Respondent(s): Mr. B. Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1, R5 to R7