Vennila v. The Government of Puducherry

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.06.2026.

¶2Mr.J.Kumaran, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶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 a representation dated 06.06.2026 before the respondents, requesting for payment of compensation for the property, which was acquired from the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. Page4 of 6

¶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 4th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 06.06.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NSA To

¶1The Government of Puducherry Rep by Chief secretary Secretariat puducherry

¶2The Special Secretary to Government Revenue and Disaster Management secretariat Puducherry

¶3The Collector karaikal Page5 of 6

¶4The Deputy Collector (Revenue) cum Land Acquisition officer Karaikal WPoNo.o28321oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o28321oofo2026 23-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY AND WMP NO. 31289 OF 2026 1. Vennila W/O.Sivakalimuthu 22, Kamaraj salai Neravy-609 602 2. Sithi Fairose Jahan W/o.N.Nizar Ahamed No.67, Maideen palli street Karaikal-609 602 3. Sara Ummal W/o.S.A.Kiyasudeen 67, Maideen Palli street Karaikal-609 602 4. Sithi Fathima Razia W/o.Late.Sulthan Arif 6,Asma Avenue, Dharapuram Road Karaikal-609 602 5. Nargis W/o.Haja Moinudeen 97, Duplex street Karaikal-609 602 6. A.Rabiathul Bashiria W/o.Shahul Hameed 54, Mamathambi Maricar street Karaikal-609 602 7. Nafeesathul Farwin W/o.Mougamadou Ilmoudine P.A.S.Shaul Hameed Karaikal-609 602 Page2 of 6 8. A.Rabiathul Bashiria 54,Mamathambi Maraica street Karaikal-609 602 9. Benazir Banu W/o.Soultane sittque Marecan P.A.Rabiathul Bashiria 54, Mamathambi Maricar street Karaikal -609 602 ..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 karaikal 4. The Deputy Collector (Revenue) cum Land Acquisition officer Karaikal ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to pay compensation to the petitioner by valuing the acquiring property comprised in T.S.No.6/3,7/3/1 Kovilpathu village ward-C, Block 9 Karaikal taking its value as on 1/1/14 i.e. the coming into force of the Rights to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013(Act 30/13) as sought vide petitioners representation dated 06.04.2026. Page3 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr.N.A.Nassir Hussain For Respondent(s): Mr.J.Kumaran, AGP