K.Krishnakumar v. The Regional Authority

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the impugned order dated

18.03.2024 passed by the 3rd respondent and consequently directing the respondents to provide access from the National Highways NH45A to the lands of the petitioner in Kothattai Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has given a representation dated 23.11.2023 for the purpose of access from the National Highway to the petitioner's land and the same was rejected hence, the present writ petition is filed.

¶3The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 and 2, by referring the paragraph 13 of the counter affidavit, would submit that the petitioner supposed to have filed application in a proper format requesting Page3 of 5 access permission as per norms toward any one end of toll plaza in terms of the circular dated 26.06.2020. However, in the present case, no such application was made as per the norms therefore, the respondents are not in a position to consider.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondents and perused material available on record.

¶5Admittedly, the petitioner made a representation on 23.11.2023 for the purpose of access permission but, it is not filed in a proper format as stated by the respondents. Therefore, the petitioner is directed to make fresh application in a proper format in terms of the circular dated 26.06.2020 to get access permission. If any such application is received, the concerned respondent is directed to dispose of the same, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 27-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Regional Authority, Chennai National Highways Authority of India, Sri Tower, 3rd Floor, D P-34 SP Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032.

¶2The Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, Project Implementation Unit Puducherry (NH-45A), No.28 & 29, 1st Cross Street, Ganapathy Nagar, Arumparthapuram, Puducherry-605 110.

¶3The Deputy General Manager (Tech) and Project Director, Project Implementation Unit Puducherry (NH-45A), No.28 & 29, 1st Cross Street, Ganapathy Nagar, Arumparthapuram, Puducherry-605 110. WPoNo.o22735oofo2024 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. KKN WPoNo.o22735oofo2024 27-03-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP.No.24765 of 2024 K.Krishnakumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Regional Authority, Chennai National Highways Authority of India, Sri Tower, 3rd Floor, D P-34 SP Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai-600 032. 2. The Project Director, National Highways Authority of India, Project Implementation Unit Puducherry (NH-45A), No.28 & 29, 1st Cross Street, Ganapathy Nagar, Arumparthapuram, Puducherry-605 110. 3. The Deputy General Manager (Tech) and Project Director, Project Implementation Unit Puducherry (NH-45A), No.28 & 29, 1st Cross Street, Ganapathy Nagar, Arumparthapuram, Puducherry-605 110. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of certiorarified mandamus, to call for the records and quash the order passed by the 3rd respondent dated 18.03.2024 in 11013/ NH-45A/ 2023/ PIU-PDY/ 0802 and consequently directing the respondents to provide access from the National Highways NH45A to the lands of the petitioner in Page2 of 5 Kothattai Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District, bearing Sl.No. 1. New S.No.66/4B, Extent Hec.Ares.0.20.68, Sl.No. 2. New S.No.66/4C1, Extent Hec.Ares.0.07.00, Sl.No. 3 New S.No.66/4C2, Extent Hec.Ares.0.07.00, Sl.No. 4. New S.No.66/5A, Extent Hec.Ares.0.03.00, Sl.No. 5. New S.No.66/5B, Extent Hec.Ares.0.03.00, Sl.No. 6. New S.No.66/5C, Extent Hec.Ares.0.16.50. For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Baskar For Respondent(s): Mr. S.R.Sumathy Standing Counsel for R1 & R2