Gowri v. The Director General,

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 07.02.2026.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners have made a representation dated 07.02.2026 before the respondents to release the compensation amount for land acquired in Survey.No.140/2A and Survey No.140/2B1, Mamallapuram village, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu District (previously Kanchipuram District) and also to furnish the land acquisition notice issued by the respondent department and compensation award details for the land in Survey.No.140/2A and Survey No.140/2B1, Mamallapuram Village, Thirukalukundram taluk, Chengalpattu District (previously Kanchipuram District). However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.M.Guruprasad, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioners' representation dated 07.02.2026 will be considered within a period of eight weeks. Page3 of 4

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to dispose of the petitioners' representation dated

07.02.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner as well as aggrieved parties, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that the petitioners are directed to produce all the relevant documents, if any demanded by the respondents.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 05-06-2026 (3/4) Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM To:

¶1The Director General, Integrated Chief Engineers Office Complex, Highways Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, HRS Campus, 76, Sardar Patel Road, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamilnadu – 600025.

¶2Assistant Divisional Engineer and Assistant Engineer, Construction & Maintenance, No.5, Kancheepuram High Road, Opposite to St Mary's School, Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District. 05-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY 1. Gowri 2. Dhanalakshmi 3. Kannan 4. Malathy ..Petitioners Vs 1. The Director General, Integrated Chief Engineers Office Complex, Highways Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, HRS Campus, 76, Sardar Patel Road, Little Mount, Guindy, Chennai, Tamilnadu – 600025. 2. Assistant Divisional Engineer and Assistant Engineer, Construction & Maintenance, No.5, Kancheepuram High Road, Opposite to St Mary's School, Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a writ of mandamus, direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider petitioners' representation letter dated 07.02.2026 and consequently direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to release the compensation amount for land acquired in Survey.No.140/2A and Survey No.140/2B1, Mamallapuram Village, Thirukalukundram Taluk, Chengalpattu District (previously Kanchipuram District) and also to furnish the land acquisition notice issued by the respondent department and compensation award details for the land in Survey.No.140/2A and Survey No.140/2B1, Mamallapuram Village, Thirukalukundram taluk, Chengalpattu District (previously Kanchipuram Page2 of 4 District). For Petitioners: Mr.L.Santhosh Kumar For Respondents: Mr.M.Guruprasad Government's Counsel