Nagalingam v. The Special District Revenue officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court common order, WP No. 1177 of 2026 AND WP NO. 1181 OF 2026, decision date 09-07-2026, Justice Krishnan Ramasamy. Article 226 mandamus petitions concerning National Highways (NH-4) land acquisition at Ammur Village, Walajah Taluk, Ranipet District, Survey No.361/2B2; respondents: Special District Revenue Officer and Special Tahsildar (NH Land Acquisition Unit, Walajapet/Ranipet) and Project Director, NHAI (suo motu impleaded 29.01.2026). Prayers sought acquisition records, notices, enquiry proceedings, Award copy and just/fair compensation pursuant to representation dated 27.12.2025. Dismissed as withdrawn on counsel's request (Memo dated 07.07.2026); no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed; no adjudication, no holdings, no cases treated.
What did the court decide?
Permission to withdraw granted; both writ petitions dismissed as withdrawn with no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed. No substantive relief on acquisition records or compensation.