K.Krishnan v. The Collector of Villupuram District

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents, particularly the 5th respondent, to release the compensation amount of Rs.73,20,277/- in respect of lands measuring 64 cents and 39 cents (totalling 1.03 acres) out of 5 acres and 85 cents, comprised in Old Survey No.16/1, New Survey Nos.4/1H and 4/1F, situated at Melmavilangai Village, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District, in terms of the proceedings dated 25.05.2026 in Na.Ka.No.A1/09-08/2018, in favour of the petitioner on the strength of the Will dated 31.01.2025, registered as Document No.1 of 2025 on the file of the Sub-Registrar Office, Avarapakkam.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that, although the respondents have stated that the compensation amount of Rs.73,20,277/- has already been deposited before the Principal District Court, Villupuram, on the ground that the subject land is under dispute and a civil suit is pending between Page3 of 6 the petitioner and other parties, they have not furnished the particulars of the suit or the proceedings in which the compensation amount was deposited.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for the official respondents submitted that the 5th respondent, being the competent authority, would furnish the requisite particulars to the petitioner.

¶4In view of the above submission, the 5th respondent is directed to furnish to the petitioner the particulars of the proceedings, including the case number and the account/deposit details under which the compensation amount in respect of the subject land has been deposited before the Principal District Court, Villupuram, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 22-07-2026 Asi Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Collector of Villupuram District Collectorate, Villupuram District

¶2The Sub Collector of Villupuram District, Jaggampettai, Tindivanam, Villupuram District.

¶3The District Revenue Officer, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

¶4The Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

¶5The Special Tahsildar, (Land Acquisition) Tindivanam-Nagari-Unit 2,Tindivanam Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o28445oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o28445oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K.Krishnan S/o.V.Kuppusamy No.171, Main Road, Meimavilangal Village, Keezhmavilangal Post, Thindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Collector of Villupuram District Collectorate, Villupuram District 2. The Sub Collector of Villupuram District, Jaggampettai, Tindivanam, Villupuram District. 3. The District Revenue Officer, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 5. The Special Tahsildar, (Land Acquisition) Tindivanam-Nagari-Unit 2,Tindivanam Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. Page1 of 6 6. Muniammal @ Vellachiammal W/o. Kuppusamy, Melmavilangai Village, Keezhmavilangai Post 604 207 Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. 7. Ellammal @ Kanthamani W/o. Jagannathan, Melmavilangai Village, Keezhmavilangai Post 604 207 Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. 8. K. Balaraman S/o. Kuppusamy, Melmavilangai Village, Keezhmavilangai Post 604 207 Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. 9. Sumathi W/o. Balaraman, Melmavilangai Village, Keezhmavilangai Post 604 207 Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents herein especially the 5th respondent herein, to release the compensation amount of Rs.73,20,277/- for lands measuring 64 cents plus 39 cents - 1.03 Acres out of 5 Acres 85 cents, comprised in Old Survey No.16/1, New Survey No.4/1H, 4/1F situated in Melmavilangai Village, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District as per the order dated 25.05.2026 made in Na.Ka.No.A1/09-08/2018 to the petitioner as per the Will dated 31.01.2025, registered as Document No.1 at the Sub Registrar Office, Avarapakkam. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Dhanasekaran For Respondent(s): Mr. C. Prabakaran Government Counsel for R1 to R5