Venkatesan Vs The District Collector

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent herein to disburse the compensation to property situated at Trichy District, Trichy Taluk, Navalpattu Village, S.F.No.310/2, admeasuring Acre 3.00 cent land, in the light of petitioner's representation, dated 08.05.2025.

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W.P.(MD) No.16951 of 2025

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Sundar

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For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeya Priya, Govt. Advocate.

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ORDER

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The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to disburse compensation amount in respect of the property situated in S.F.No. 310/2, Navalpattu Village, Trichy Taluk and District, which was acquired by the respondents, by considering his representation, dated 08.05.2025.

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According to the petitioner, the subject property belonged to him and the same was acquired by the respondents, without issuing any notice. Hence, he, represented by his Power Agent, submitted a representation before the respondents on 08.05.2025, seeking disbursal of compensation amount in respect of the acquired property. The same has not been considered. Hence, he has come before this Court.

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The Government Advocate, who takes notice for the

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respondents, would submit that the representation submitted by the petitioner would be considered on its own merits.

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W.P.(MD) No.16951 of 2025

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In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the second respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner's Power Agent, dated 08.05.2025, and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order, after affording reasonable opportunity to the petitioner.

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