M.Thangasami v. The Project Officer

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to pass orders on the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 02.03.2026, seeking rectification of the order passed in Na.Ka.No.A(Arb)/ 721/2023 dated 12.01.2026, after obtaining necessary report form the 3rd respondent, as called for vide proceedings in Na.Ka. No A1 (Arb) / 721/ 2023 dated 30.03.2026.

¶3Brief Facts:

3.1. Petitioner is the owner of 4.89 acres of agricultural land, out of which an extent of 2.80 acres was acquired for the Chennai-Bangalore Expressway and compensation was awarded. According to the petitioner, certain structures and Page3 of 6 standing trees were omitted while determining the compensation. The petitioner therefore submitted a representation dated 02.03.2026 seeking payment of the compensation allegedly due in respect of the omitted items. Since no orders were passed on the said representation, the present writ petition is filed.

¶4Learned counsel for the respondents would submit that a sum of Rs.20,12,738/- has already been paid to the petitioner towards compensation.

¶5In reply, learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that certain structures, trees and other items were omitted while determining the compensation and that the present representation is confined to the additional compensation claimed by the petitioner in respect of such omitted items.

¶6Learned counsel for the respondents would submit that the representation of petitioner dated 02.03.2026 would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with law within a time period stipulated by this Court. Agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

¶7In view of the same, taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2026 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders Page4 of 6 in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and any other interested persons within a period of four weeks from the date of uploading of web copy of this order, without waiting for receipt of a certified copy thereof. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the representation and it is open to the concerned respondents to consider the representation on its own merits and in accordance with law.

¶8Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 07-08-2026 SHK Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Project Officer, NHAI Bangalore-Chennai Expressway, Sy. No 13, 14th KM., Naga Sandra, Bengaluru-Tumkur Road (NH4), Bengaluru 560 073.

¶2The District Collector Ranipet District Ranipet

¶3The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer (LA), National highways, Bangalore Chennai Expressway, Vellore 632 009.

¶4The Revenue Divisional Officer, Arakkonam, Ranipet District WPoNo.o31418oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. SHK WPoNo.o31418oofo2026 07-08-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ M.Thangasami S/o Maruthai udaiyar, No 6/7, Namallvar Street, Jagathambigai Nagar, Padi, Chennai 600 050. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Project Officer, NHAI Bangalore-Chennai Expressway, Sy. No 13, 14th KM., Naga Sandra, Bengaluru-Tumkur Road (NH4), Bengaluru 560 073. 2. The District Collector Ranipet District Ranipet 3. The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer (LA), National highways, Bangalore Chennai Expressway, Vellore 632 009. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Arakkonam, Ranipet District ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to pass orders on the representation submitted by the petitioner dated 02.03.2026 for rectification order passed in Na.Ka.No.A(Arb)/ 721/2023 dated 12.01.2026 Page2 of 6 after getting necessary report form the 3rd respondent as called for vide proceedings in Na.Ka. No A1 (Arb) / 721/ 2023 dated 30.03.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Sankaran, Senior Counsel for Mr.S.Nedunchezhiyan For Respondent(s): Mrs.A.M.Amutha Ganesh , Government Advocate.