Mr.G.Ravichandran v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 26.07.2023.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 26.07.2023 before the respondents to furnish the copy of the award passed in respect of the land to an extent of 0.008 cents comprised in survey No.183/1B, situated at No.62, Nainarkuppam village, Cheyyur taluk, Chengalpattu District acquired under gazette notification in S.O.No.761(E) dated 06.02.2019 issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India for Mamallapuram-Puducherry Expressway project under section 3D(2) of the National Highways Act, 1956 and also to disburse the compensation to the petitioner. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 26.07.2023 will be considered within a period of eight weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated

26.07.2023, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event the award has already been passed, the second respondent is directed to furnish the copy of the award along with the details of disbursement to the petitioner.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

¶1The District Collector, Collectorate, Chengalpattu.

¶2The Special District Revenue Officer (land acquisition) and competent authority Mamallapuram-Puducherry express highway project, No.16, varadarajan street, vedachalam nagar, Chengalpattu town and District. WPoNo.o26381oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o26381oofo2026 10-07-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Mr.G.Ravichandran ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Chengalpattu. 2. The special District Revenue Officer (land acquisition) and competent authority, Mamallapuram-Puducherry Express Highway project, No.16, Varadarajan street, Vedachalam Nagar, Chengalpattu town and District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to furnish the copy of the award passed in respect of the land to an extent of 0.008 cents comprised in survey No.183/1B, situated at No.62, Nainarkuppam village, Cheyyur taluk, Chengalpattu District acquired under gazette notification in S.O.No.761(E) dated 06.02.2019 issued by the ministry of road transport and highways, government of India for Mamallapuram-Puducherry Expressway project under section 3D(2) of the National Highways Act, 1956 and also to disburse the compensation to the petitioner based on the representation dated 26.07.2023. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Venkatakrishnan For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government's Counsel Page2 of 4