Mr. Krishnan, v. the Arbitrator Cum District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition WP No. 24605 of 2023 (with W.M.P.No.24037 of 2023), High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 25-03-2026 by Justice Krishnan Ramasamy. Petitioner: Mr. Krishnan S/o. Perumal (Dharmapuri District). Respondents: Arbitrator-cum-District Collector, Dharmapuri; Competent Authority-cum-DRO, National Highway No. 844; Special Tahsildar, NH 844; National Highways Authority of India (Project Director NH 844, PIU Krishnagiri). Mandamus sought under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for an award on appeal/claim petition dated 16.12.2021 concerning NH-844 land acquisition. Dismissed as infructuous because award was passed on 08.10.2025; liberty to challenge award within 4 weeks; no costs. Advocates: J.Ramesh (petitioner); S.Indhu Bala AGP (R1-R3); Sagar Varma / M/s.SSL Law (R4).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed as infructuous; no costs; petitioner granted liberty to challenge the award dated 08.10.2025 within 4 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; connected miscellaneous petition (W.M.P.No.24037 of 2023) closed.