Disposed

K.Sundarammal v. The Special Thashildhar

Madras HC2 Apr 2026WP/12543/2026

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This Court disposed of the writ petition directing the 1st respondent (Special Thashildhar) to pass final orders on merits within twelve weeks on the petitioner's representation seeking re-issuance of a cheque for land acquisition compensation amounting to Rs.5,27,100/-.

What did the court decide?

Directed the 1st respondent to pass final orders on the petitioner's representation regarding a fresh cheque for compensation within twelve weeks.

K.Sundarammal Vs The Special Thashildhar — Landlord and Tenant | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.No.12543 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 02.04.2026

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CORAM :

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

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W.P.No.12543 of 2026

K.Sundarammal

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Special Thashildhar (Land Acquisition), Sipcot Unit-V Sriperumbudur Expansion Schemes, Pillaipakkam, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram district – 602 105.

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2.The Additional Sub Treasury officer, No.27/13, Govindamettu Street, Sriperumbudur – 602 105, Kancheepuram District. ... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 st respondent to consider the petitioner representation dated 24.08.2022.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Babu For Respondents : Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan Additional Government Pleader [R1]

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1 st respondent to re-issue a

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cheque for a sum of Rs.5,27,100/- in favour of the petitioner in lieu of the

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earlier cheque issued by the 2 nd respondent on 30.12.2013 for the said amount towards payment of compensation to the petitioner in respect of the lands acquired from the petitioner.

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2. According to the petitioner, the earlier cheque issued by the 2 nd respondent, dated 30.12.2013 was not presented by the petitioner and it has now become stale. Hence, the petitioner had submitted a representation on 24.08.2022 to the 1 st respondent requesting the 1 st respondent to issue a fresh cheque in favour of the petitioner for a sum of Rs.5,27,100/- towards the compensation amount payable to the petitioner for the acquisition of her lands. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

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3. Mr.M.R.Gokul Krishnan, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the 1 st respondent.

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4. No prejudie would be caused to the respondents, if the petitioner’s representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation.

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5. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 1 st respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation, dated 24.08.2022 seeking issuance of fresh cheque in favour of the petitioner towards the compensation amount payable to the petitioner for the lands acquired from the petitioner, after giving due consideration to the documents produced by the petitioner, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

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Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order Neutral Citation Case : Yes/No sp

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1.The Special Thashildhar (Land Acquisition), Sipcot Unit-V Sriperumbudur Expansion Schemes, Pillaipakkam, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram district – 602 105.

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2.The Additional Sub Treasury officer, No.27/13, Govindamettu Street, Sriperumbudur – 602 105, Kancheepuram District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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