Poovalingam v. The District Collector
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W.P.(MD) No.3806 of 2025; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; P.B. Balaji J.; decided 13.02.2025. Petitioners Poovalingam, Dhanalakshmi, Thangavel and Mathiyalagan sought mandamus for compensation for land acquired in S.No.347/1, Inungur Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District under the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundaru Joint Canal Scheme; respondents included the District Collector, District Revenue Officer, Special District Revenue Officer (L.A) and Special Tahsildar (L.A) Grade-2, Karur. Representation dated 15.10.2024; proceedings Na.Ka.No.A1/430/2024 dated 24.10.2024; alleged inaction on enquiry direction. Outcome: disposed; direction to third respondent to decide application dated 15.10.2024 on merits within eight weeks; entitlement left to authority; no costs; Article 226; writ of mandamus; land acquisition compensation; government advocate S. Kameswaran; counsel V. Ilanchezian.