M.Anbalaghan v. The District Collector / Sole Arbitrator

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2023.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 24.04.2023 for correction and re-computation of the compensation payable to the petitioner in respect of additional extent of 707 sq.mtrs. of land sought to be acquired from the petitioner in survey Nos.418/3 and 418/4A situated in A.Reddihalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk by applying the land value already fixed by the 1st respondent authority itself in its proceedings dated 31.02.2022 viz. Rs.3641.95 per Sq.mtr. and without deducting 33% of the land value.

¶3In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2023 will be considered and disposed of by the 1st respondent within a period of twelve weeks. Page3 of 4

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2023 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and affording opportunity of personal hearing.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 23-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN To

¶1The District Collector / Sole Arbitrator, Dharmapuri District, Collectorate Complex, Dharmapuri-636 705.

¶2Competent Authority & Special District Revenue Officer - Land Acquisition, National Highways-844, (Hosur-Royakottai-Dharmapuri Section) Dharmapuri. 23-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Anbalaghan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector / Sole Arbitrator, Dharmapuri District, Collectorate Complex, Dharmapuri-636 705. 2. Competent Authority & Special District Revenue Officer - Land Acquisition, National Highways-844, (Hosur-Royakottai-Dharmapuri Section) Dharmapuri. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent authority to act upon the petitioner's representation dated 24.04.2023 for correction and re- computation of the compensation payable to the petitioner in respect of additional extent of 707 sq.mtrs. of land sought to be acquired from the petitioner in survey Nos.418/3 and 418/4A situated in A.Reddihalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk by applying the land value already fixed by the 1st respondent authority itself in its proceedings dated 31.02.2022 viz. Rs.3641.95 per Sq.mtr. and without deducting 33% of the land value and pass orders re- fixing the compensation payable, within a time to be stipulated by this Honourable Court. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Ms.V.Radhini for Mr.S.Thanka Sivan For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader