Thiripuram v. The Deputy Collector / Estate Officer /

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to pass award and pay the compensation and with interest to the petitioner's superstructure under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Purposes Act (Act 10 of 1999) as per the Memorandum of Agreement signed by the 1st respondent on November 2017 and based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2024.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner's building was demolished for the convenience of the CMRL without acquiring the subject land. However, the possession of the subject land is with the petitioner therefore, the petitioner made a representation dated 27.02.2024 for the purpose of compensation however, the same is not disposed of yet. Hence, the present writ petition is filed. Page3 of 6

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the CMRL would fairly submit that the building was demolished but the same was not acquired and therefore, the respondent has not paid the compensation.

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

¶5In the present case, it appears that there is no dispute on the aspect that the petitioner's super structure was demolished. In the event the petitioner's land is not acquired for the purpose of CMRL, I am unable to understand why the super structure is demolished and the demolition of the super structure clearly depicts that it is for the convenience of the CMRL project.

¶6In such view of the matter, certainly, the petitioner is entitled for compensation for the super structure demolished by the CMRL. Hence, when the petitioner made a representation dated 27.02.2024, the respondents are supposed to have considered and pass orders but they failed to do so.

¶7Hence, this Court directs the 1st respondent to determine the compensation for the super structure that has been demolished, pay the same to the petitioner along with interest and pass appropriate orders by considering the Page4 of 6 petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2024 within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 11-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Deputy Collector / Estate Officer / Deputy Collector, Chennai Metro Rail Ltd, CMRL Depot, Admn Building, Poonamallee High Road, Koyambedu, Chennai-600 107. Now at CMRL Depot, Admin Building, No.327, Anna Salai, Nandhanam, Chennai-600 035.

¶2The Tahsildar, Thiruvottriyur Taluk Office, Thiruvottiyur High Road, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 019.

¶3The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur.

¶4The District Collector, Chennai District, No.62, Rajaji Salai, 4th Floor, Singaravelar Malaigai, Chennai-600 001. WPoNo.o19682oofo2024 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. KKN WPoNo.o19682oofo2024 11-03-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Thiripuram ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Deputy Collector / Estate Officer / Deputy Collector, Chennai Metro Rail Ltd, CMRL Depot, Admn Building, Poonamallee High Road, Koyambedu, Chennai-600 107. Now at CMRL Depot, Admin Building, No.327, Anna Salai, Nandhanam, Chennai-600 035. 2. The Tahsildar, Thiruvottriyur Taluk Office, Thiruvottiyur High Road, Thiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 019. 3. The District Collector, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur. 4. The District Collector, Chennai District, No.62, Rajaji Salai, 4th Floor, Singaravelar Malaigai, Chennai-600 001. ..Respondent(s) Paryer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to pass award and pay the compensation and with interest to the petitioner's Page2 of 6 superstructure under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Industrial Purposes Act (Act 10 of 1999) as per the Memorandum of Agreement signed by the 1st respondent on November 2017 and based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.02.2024. For Petitioner(s): M/s.S.Jeevitharamani For Respondent(s): Mr. B.Vijay for R1 Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader for R2 to R5