Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 33867 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 10-09-2025 by Krishnan Ramasamy J. Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India by J.Srinivasan seeking a writ of mandamus to direct the District Collector, Chengalpet, the Tahsildar, Chegalpattu Taluk, and the Special Tahsildar (La), Maraimalai Nagar Scheme (CMDA) to consider his representation dated 22.02.2025 claiming compensation for land acquired by the Government. Court took the petition up for disposal at admission stage by consent, expressed no view on merits, and disposed of the petition directing consideration and orders on merits within thirty days; no costs. Counsel: V.Kamal for petitioner; P.Ganesan, Government Advocate, for respondents. No precedents cited; no monetary award.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.02.2025 and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within thirty days from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.