M.Shanmugam v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 17.08.2024.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that in this case, the petitioners have given a representation dated 17.08.2024, not to acquire the 86 square meters of land comprised in Town Survey No.2, Block No.11 Ward No.AP (42) Anna Nagar, Ukkadam, Pothanur Road, situated within the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation without following the due process of law and handover physical possession of the land to the petitioners. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents, as on date. Hence, this petition.

¶3In reply, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the Page3 of 4 respondents would submit that the petitioners' representation dated 17.08.2024 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of 8 weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the entire materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 17.08.2024 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 10-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. VM To:

¶1The District Collector, Coimbatore District Collector Office, 7/1 State Bank Road, Gopalapuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 018.

¶2The Divisional Engineer, Office of the Divisional Engineer, NABARD and Rural Roads, No 1661, Trichy Road, Coimbatore 641 018

¶3The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Office of the Assistant Divisional Engineer, NABARD and Rural Rods, No 1661, Trichy Road, Coimbatore 641 018.

¶4The Tahsildar (land Acquisition), Tahsildar Office, Coimbatore South Huzur Road, Oppposite To Court, Gopalapuram, Coimbatore 641 018. 10-03-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP Nos.29062 & 29029 of 2024 1. M.Shanmugam 2. M.Saravanan 3. D.Rukumani ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Coimbatore District Collector Office, 7/1 State Bank Road, Gopalapuram, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 018. 2. The Divisional Engineer, Office Of The Divisional Engineer, NABARD and Rural Roads, No 1661, Trichy Road, Coimbatore 641 018. 3. The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Office of the Assistant Divisional Engineer, NABAR and Rural Rods, No 1661, Trichy Road, Coimbatore 641 018. 4. The Tahsildar (land Acquisition), Tahsildar Office, Coimbatore South, Huzur Road, Oppposite To Court, Gopalapuram, Coimbatore 641 018. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents not to acquire Page2 of 4 the 86 square meters of land comprised in Town Survey No.2, Block No.11 Ward No.AP (42) Anna Nagar, Ukkadam, Pothanur Road, situated within the Coimbatore Municipal Corporation without following the due process of law and handover physical possession of the land to the petitioners by considering the petitioners representation dated 17.08.2024. For Petitioner(s) : Mr.R.Prabhakaran For Respondent(s) : Mrs.S.Indhu Bala, AGP