Mrs.Jothi Prem v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to deposit the redetermined compensation at the rate of Rs.2,100/- per cent for the acquired extent comprised under S.No.737/2 admeasuring 3.28.5 Hec or

8.12 Acres in Katrambakkam Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk and Kancheepuram District along with its statutory interest till the date of deposit.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 08.04.2025 under Section 28(A) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 to the respondents seeking to refix the compensation from Rs.150/- per cent to Rs.2,100/- per cent on the basis of the modified decree in LAOP.No.1298/08 dated 14.06.2016 and order in A.S.No.314/2023 dated

19.02.2025 along with statutory benefits under LA Act. Since the said representation was not considered so far, the petitioner has filed the instant writ petition. Page3 of 5

¶3In reply, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 08.04.2025 will be disposed of by the 1st respondent within a period of eight weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate 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 08.04.2025 on its own merits, after issuing notice to the petitioner and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 08-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Sk Page4 of 5 To

¶1The District Collector Sriperumbudur Taluk Kanchipuram District.

¶2The Special Tahsildar (la) SIPCOT Katrambakkam Existing Scheme No.A2 Project Office SIPCOT Park, Tambaram Road Near Pillaipakkam Village Sriperumbudur Taluk Kanchipuram District 602105.

¶3The Managing Director SIPCOT, 19A, Rukmani Lakshmipati Road Egmore, Chennai 600008.

¶4The Secretary Industries Department Secretariat, Fort St. George Chennai 600009. WPoNo.o19769oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. Sk WPoNo.o19769oofo2026 08-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Mrs.JOTHI PREM W/o.PremMetharam New NO.102/1 Old No. 252 Royapettah High Road, Chennai Tamil Nadu 600014. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Sriperumbudur Taluk Kanchipuram District. 2. The Special Tahsildar (la) SIPCOT Katrambakkam Existing Scheme No.A2 Project Office SIPCOT Park, Tambaram Road Near Pillaipakkam Village Sriperumbudur Taluk Kanchipuram District 602105. 3. The Managing Director SIPCOT, 19A, Rukmani Lakshmipati Road Egmore, Chennai 600008. 4. The Secretary Industries Department Secretariat, Fort St. George Chennai 600009. ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st 2nd and 3rd respondents to deposit the redetermine compensation at the rate of Rs.2,100/- per cent for the acquired extent comprised under S.No. 737/2 admeasuring 3.28.5 Hec of 8.12 Acres in Page2 of 5 Katrambakkam Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk and Kancheepuram District along with its statutory interest till the date of deposit and pass. For Petitioner(s): A.S.Vijay Anand For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Government Advocate for R1 and R2 Mr.Abishek Murrthy, Standing Counsel for R3