Manjula M v. The Secretary to Government

ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to disburse the compensation amount payable to the petitioner in respect of the land acquired from her for the purpose of construction of highways bridge.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.R.J.Karthick, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Mrs.K.Porkodi, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.It is not in dispute that the property of the petitioner situated in Survey No.41/2, Ward J, Uyyakondan Thirumalai, Tiruchirappalli, was acquired by the sixth respondent for the benefit of the seventh respondent. The final notification was issued on 01.07.2015. However, even after a lapse of eleven years, the compensation amount has not been paid to the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

4.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that the award proceedings are almost complete and that the sixth respondent would pass the award and disburse the compensation amount to the beneficiaries shortly.

5.In the light of the above submission made by the learned Special Government Pleader, the sixth respondent is directed to complete the award enquiry and pass the final order within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The award amount shall be disbursed to the petitioner within a period of eight weeks thereafter.

6.Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Additional Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department, Secretariat, Chennai.

3.The Commissionerate of Land Administration (CLA), Ezhilagam Complex, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

4.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District.

5.The District Revenue Officer, Tiruchirappalli District.

6.The Special District Revenue Officer (LA) and Land Acquisition Officer (FAC), Highways, Tiruchirappalli District.

7.The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, NABARD and Rural Roads, Tiruchirappalli.

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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Writ Petition(MD)No.23292 of 2026

13.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.23292 of 2026 N.Manjula ..Petitioner Vs 1.The Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Additional Secretary to Government, Water Resources Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3.The Commissionerate of Land Administration (CLA), Ezhilagam Complex, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 4.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District. 5.The District Revenue Officer, Tiruchirappalli District. 6.The Special District Revenue Officer (LA) and Land Acquisition Officer (FAC), Highways, Tiruchirappalli District. 7.The Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, NABARD and Rural Roads, Tiruchirappalli. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the compensation amount payable to the petitioner in respect of the land acquired from her in Town Survey No. 41/2, Ward J, Uyyakondan Thirumalai, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, Ko. Abhisekapuram Zone, Tiruchirappalli West Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, with all other benefits as per the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, within the time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For Respondents : Mrs.K.Porkodi Spl. Govt. Pleader