Abdul Kader v. The Government of Puducherry,

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2026.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 06.04.2026 before the respondents to pay compensation to the petitioner by valuing the acquired property comprised in TS No.A/2/4/2/2 at No.23, Thaltheru Revenue Village, measuring an extent of 31 Are 55 Ca. taking its value as on 1/1/14 i.e., the coming into force of the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition rehabilitation and resettlement act 2013 (Act 30/13). However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.J.Kumaran, learned Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry) accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 06.04.2026 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 fourth respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated

06.04.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved persons, if any, 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.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition also closed. 08-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

¶1The Chief Secretary, secretariat, puducherry.

¶2The special secretary to government, Revenue and Disaster management, secretariat, puducherry.

¶3The Collector, District Collectorate, karaikal.

¶4The Deputy Collector (revenue) - cum land acquisition officer, karaikal. WPoNo.o25940oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o25940oofo2026 08-07-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and W.M.P.No.28327 of 2026 Abdul Kader ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government Of Puducherry, Rep. by chief secretary, secretariat, puducherry. 2. The special secretary to government, Revenue and Disaster management, secretariat, puducherry. 3. The Collector, District Collectorate, karaikal. 4. The Deputy Collector (revenue) - cum land acquisition officer, karaikal. ..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 respondents to pay compensation to the petitioner by valuing the acquired property comprised in TS No.A/2/4/2/2 at No.23, Thaltheru Revenue Village, measuring an extent of 31 Are 55 Ca. taking its value as on 1/1/14 i.e., the coming into force of the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition rehabilitation and resettlement act 2013 (Act 30/13) as sought vide petitioner's representation lastly dated 06.04.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.A.Nissar Ahmed, senior counsel for I.Kowser Nissar For Respondent(s): Mr.J.Kumaran, AGP (P) Page2 of 4