Kasthuri v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 24.06.2026.

¶2Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, 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. Page3 of 5

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioners filed a representation dated 24.06.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to release the amount of compensation payable to Late.Rajagopal fixed under the Re-Determination of Award No.51 of 2016 dated 28.7.2016. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the official respondent would submit that the petitioners' representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks 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 1st respondent to consider the representation filed by the petitioners dated 24.06.2026 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. Page4 of 5

¶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 District collectorate, Thummankurichi Post Nammakkal District

¶2The Special Tahsildar(Land Acquisition Officer) Revenue Divisional officer Master Plan complex, Mohanur Road Namakkal Namakkal District WPoNo.o27860oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o27860oofo2026 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 1. Kasthuri W/O.Late.Rajagopal 1/,Nadar street Krishnapuram, Thummankurichi Namakkal-637 003 2. Gokul Choudhary W/o.Late.Rajagopal 1/462,Nadar street Krishnapuram, Thummankurichi Namakkal-637 003 3. Kokila W/o.Late.Rajagopal 1/462,Nadar street Krishnapuram Thummankurichi Namakkal-637 003 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector District collectorate, Thummankurichi Post Nammakkal District 2. The Special Tahsildar(Land Acquisition Officer) Revenue Divisional officer Master Plan complex, Mohanur Road, Namakkal Namakkal District ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to release the amount of compensation payable to Late.Rajagopal fixed under the Re-Determination of Award No.51 of 2016 dated 28.7.2016 passed under section 28-A(2) of the Land Acquisition Act 1894 together with interest and all other amounts due thereon, in favour of the petitioners , being the legal heirs, of Late.Rajagopal by considering the petitioners representation dated 24.6.2026 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honble court For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Saikrishnan, for Mr.Senthil S For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt. counsel