Bhanu Rekha Sainath v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to initiate due process of law in the matter of acquisition of petitioner land with reference to the mandatory provisions of Right to Fair compensation and Transparency in land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and determine the fair compensation payable with reference to the market value prevailing as on the date of payment of compensation amount and to pay the same along with interest, solatium and other payments permitted by the said Act 2013 the land of an extent of 1349 sq.ft part of Plot no.35 measuring 2606 sq.ft. comprised in Survey No.73B/6, Vaigai Nagar, Urapakkam, Chengalpattu Taluk, Kancheepuram District.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that without any notice to the petitioner, the subject properties were acquired by the respondents and no compensation has been paid. Page3 of 4

¶3The learned Central Government Standing Counsel appearing for the 3rd respondent would submit that as early as on 12.02.2026, a sale deed was executed by the petitioner in favour of the Railways based on the private negotiation.

¶4In such being the case, the prayer sought for in the writ petition cannot be granted. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of, recording the submission made by the learned counsel for the 3rd respondent. No costs. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN To

¶1The District Collector, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram District.

¶2The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Railway Broad Gauge, Mathuranthakam, Kancheepuram District.

¶3The Deputy Chief Engineer, Gauge Conversion, Southern Railway, Chetpet, Chennai-600031. WPoNo.o24746oofo2023 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. KKN WPoNo.o24746oofo2023 24-03-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Bhanu Rekha Sainath ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The District Collector, Kancheepuram, Kancheepuram District. 2. The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Railway Broad Gauge, Mathuranthakam, Kancheepuram District. 3. The Deputy Chief Engineer, Gauge Conversion, Southern Railway, Chetpet, Chennai-600031. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to initiate due process of law in the matter of acquisition of petitioner land with reference to the mandatory provisions of Right to Fair compensation and Transparency in land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and determine the fair compensation payable with reference to the market value prevailing as on the date of payment of compensation amount and to pay the same along with interest, solatium and other payments permitted by the said Act 2013 the land of an extent of 1349 sq.ft part of Plot no.35 measuring 2606 sq.ft. comprised in Survey No.73B/6, Vaigai Nagar, Urapakkam, Chengalpattu Taluk, Kancheepuram District. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sadasharam For Respondent(s): Mr.T.K.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.A.R.Sakthivel Senior Panel Counsel-CGSC for R3