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R.Sumithra v. The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) Officer

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Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
6 April 2026
Bench
Krishnan Ramasamyauthor
Case no.
WP 24442/2021

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Judgment

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to compute the compensation payable to the petitioner in the terms prescribed under the Right to Fair Compensation, Transparency in Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, towards acquisition of the petitioner's land situated in S.No.298 / 5 (Sub Division made as S. No. 298 / IAIA) bearing plot Nos. 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138 and 139 to the extent of 6800 sq ft situated at Sri Sorna Prabhu Nagar, Vallakkottai Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram Distirct and to pay the same to the petitioner forthwith along with all consequential benefits and interest accrued including solatium.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representations dated 24.12.2020, 07.12.2020 & Page3 of 5

24.06.2021 seeking computation of compensation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner is before this Court.

¶3In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representations will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of twelve weeks.

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

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the respondent concerned to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.12.2020 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Special Tahsildar, (Land Acquisition) Officer State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), Alagu - 6, Sriperumbudur, Expansion Scheme – 11, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram Distirct.

¶2The Secretary to Government, Industries Department Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

¶3The Managing Director, State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), 19 A Rukmani, Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008. WPoNo.o24442oofo2021 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. KKN WPoNo.o24442oofo2021 06-04-2026 Page5oofo5

Case details

Parties and counsel

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Sumithra ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Special Tahsildar, (Land Acquisition) Officer State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), Alagu - 6, Sriperumbudur, Expansion Scheme – 11, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram Distirct. 2. The Secretary to Government, Industries Department Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 3. The Managing Director, State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), 19 A Rukmani, Lakshmipathy Road, Egmore, Chennai – 600 008. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the Respondents to compute the compensation payable to the petitioner in the terms prescribed under the Right to Fair Compensation, Transparency in Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, towards acquisition of the petitioner's land situated in S.No.298 / 5 (Sub Page2 of 5 Division made as S. No. 298 / IAIA) bearing plot Nos. 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138 and 139 to the extent of 6800 sq ft situated at Sri Sorna Prabhu Nagar, Vallakkottai Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram Distirct and to pay the same to the petitioner forthwith along with all consequential benefits and interest accrued including solatium. For Petitioner(s): Mr.Suhrith Parthasarathy For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.M.P.Rajavelayutham Standing Counsel for R3

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