Ekambaram v. The Land Acquisition Cum District Revenue Officer

Order This writ petition has been filed to restrain the respondents from proceeding with the acquisition process by considering the petitioner's objection dated 20.03.2026.

¶2Mr.M.Sivavarthanan, learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

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

¶4The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that in this case, a notification under Section 3(2) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, was issued on 20.02.2026 for acquisition of subject land. Subsequently, the petitioner filed an objection dated

20.03.2026. However, the said objection was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned counsel appearing for respondents would submit that in this case, subsequent to the issuance of Section 3(2) notification, the Page4 of 6 enquiry was conducted, in which the petitioner had also participated. Further, he would submit that if they intend to issue subsequent notice under Section 3(1), they will certainly consider the objection filed by the petitioner. Hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶6Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the respondents and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In the case on hand, a notification under Section 3(2) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, was issued on

20.02.2026 for acquisition of subject land, against which, the petitioner filed an objection dated 20.03.2026. According to the petitioner, the said objection was not at all considered by the respondents till date.

¶8On the other hand, today, it was submitted by the respondents, subsequent to the issuance of Section 3(2) notification, enquiry was conducted, in which the petitioner had also participated. Further, they assured that the official respondents will certainly consider the petitioner's objection, if they intend to issue any subsequent notice under Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. Page5 of 6

¶9In view of the above, this Court directs the respondent to consider the petitioner's objection and thereafter, proceed with the issuance of Section 3(1) Notification, if they intend to do so.

¶10With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is also closed. 05-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To The Land Acquisition cum District Revenue officer Thiruvallur Collectorate, Thiruvallur 602 001 WPoNo.o30699oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o30699oofo2026 05-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY AND WMP NO. 33717 OF 2026 1. Ekambaram S/o.Munusamy Reddy Kayalarmedu Village, Chinna Obalappuram Madura, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 2. Kasiammal w/o.Ekambaram, Kayalarmedu Village, Chinna Obalappuram Madura, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 3. Rajesh S/o.Sekar, Kayalarmedu Village, Chinna Obalappuram Madura, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 4. S.Padmanabhan S/o.Sivalinga Reddiar, Kayalarmedu Village, Chinna Obalappuram Madura, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 5. Ellappan S/o.Gangadara Reddy, No.2/39, L R Medu, Arambakkam, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur District. ..Petitioner(s) Page2 of 6 Vs The Land Acquisition cum District Revenue officer, Thiruvallur Collectorate, Thiruvallur 602 001 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondent its men, agents and subordinates from proceeding further with the land acquisition proceedings initiated against the petitioners lands in Chinna Obalapuram Village Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District without conducting proper enquiry and considering the petitioners objections submitted pursuant to the notice vide Na.Ka. No.5784/ 2024/ F2 dated 20.02.2026 and adjudicated upon by passing a reasoned order as the same is in violation of the provisions of Tamil Nadu Acquisition of land for Industrial purposes Act, 1997 and therefore unconstitutional, arbitrary, ultra vires, patently illegal For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Jaya Surya, for Mr.N .R.Anantha Rama Krishnan For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Sivavarthanan, SGP Page3 of 6