P.Venkatesan S/O. Ponnusamy v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.05.2026.

¶2Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondent.

¶3By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed the representation dated 19.05.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to refer the Award dated 30.03.2023 passed by 1st respondent to the competent civil court under Section 64 of the Right to Fair compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition. Page3 of 5

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the official respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation will be considered, if it is within the period of limitation and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶6Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents to consider the representations filed by the petitioners dated 19.05.2026 and dispose of the same, if it is within the period of limitation, on merits and in accordance with law. In the event of any delay, the petitioner shall satisfy the respondents by providing sufficient reasons for such delay.

¶8With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NSA To

¶1The District Collector Page4 of 5

¶2The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition )

¶3The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition ) Sathuvachari vellore, Vellore district WPoNo.o27526oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o27526oofo2026 16-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY P.Venkatesan S/o. Ponnusamy No. 177/4 Thangapuram, Aathiyur Village and post, Thirupathur taluk and district 635 602 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector 2. The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition ) 3. The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition ) Sathuvachari vellore, Vellore district ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to refer the proceeding in Na.Ka. T1/ 1344-1/ 2013 dated 30.03.2023 passed by 1st respondent to the competent Civil court under Section 64 of the Right to Fair compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013 and pass orders regarding the rightful compensation amount payable to the petitioner Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.G.F.Terry Chella Raja For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran, Govt. counsel