M.Gajendran Vs the State of Tamilnadu — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2026)

M.Gajendran Vs the State of Tamilnadu — Land Acquisition | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Direction to the respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 06.04.2023, 12.04.2023 and 03.07.2023 on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no costs.

Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents should be directed to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 06.04.2023, 12.04.2023 and 03.07.2023 seeking determination of compensation for the acquired lands in Thiruvallur District under the 2013 Land Acquisition Act with market value, solatium, interest and betterment charges.

Court's answer

Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the Court directed the respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 06.04.2023, 12.04.2023 and 03.07.2023 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ Petition (WP No. 25019 of 2023, High Court of Judicature at Madras, Krishnan Ramasamy J., decided 25-03-2026) filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus directing State Highway Department officials (Respondents 1 to 5) to determine compensation for agricultural lands acquired at Papangkuppam Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District (Patta No. 2963, Survey Nos. 298/14A, 298/14B and 298/15B; Patta No. 2886, Survey No. 298/17A2) in accordance with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, with market value, solatium, interest and betterment charges. The petitioner's representations dated 06.04.2023, 12.04.2023 and 03.07.2023 had not been considered by the respondents. Held: without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondent was directed to consider the representations and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. Writ petition disposed of; no costs.

WP No. 25019 of 2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25019 of 2023

M.Gajendran S/o. Masilamani(late), Thasildarmedu Village, Eriya Obalavaram Post, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District - 601 201.

Petitioner(s)

Vs

The State Of Tamilnadu Rep By Its Principle Secretary To State Highway Department, St. George Fort, Chennai - 600009.

2.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District Collector Office, Thiruvallur - 602001.

3.The Chief Engineer, State Highway Department, Construction And Maintenance, Guindy, Chennai - 600025.

4.The Divisional Engineer, State Highway Department, Thiruvallur Division, Thiruvallur - 602001.

5.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, State Highway Department, Construction And Maintenance, Gummidipoondi Sub Divisional, Gnt Road, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur District - 601201.

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6.The Thasildar, Gummidipoondi Taluk Office, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur - 601 201.

7.The Taluk Head Surveyor, Gummidipoondi Taluk Office, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur - 601 201.

8.The Deputy Inspector Of Surveyor, Gummidipoondi Taluk Office, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur - 601 201.

9.M/s. Opg Power Generation Pvt Ltd., Represented By Its Senior Manager Legal, Mr. P.Venkatasubramanian, New No. 6, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600032.

Respondent(s)

Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a writ of Mandamus, direct the 1 to 5 respondents to determine compensation payable to the petitioner in respect of the aforementioned acquired lands at Thiruvallur District, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Papangkuppam Village, Patta No. 2963, Survey No. 298/14A measuring an extent of Hectare 0- 49.50 Ares of Agriculture land, 298/14B measuring an extent of Hectare 0-02.50 Ares of Agriculture land ,298/15B measuring an extent of Hectare 0-09.50 Ares of Agriculture land, 298/17A2 patta No. 2886 Measuring an extent of Hectare 0- 03.00 ares of agriculture land in accordance with right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement act 2013 or any other equivalent or appropriate act and pay the compensation in tune with market value with solatium, interest, betterment charges etc.,

For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Yuvaraj For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Indhu Bala,, AGP for R1 to 8 R9 No apperance

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ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated 06.04.2023, 12.04.2023 & 03.07.2023.

The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case,

the representations were filed by the petitioner to determine compensation payable to the petitioner in respect of the aforementioned acquired lands at Thiruvallur District, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Papangkuppam Village, Patta No. 2963, Survey No. 298/14A measuring an extent of Hectare 0-49.50 Ares of Agriculture land, 298/14B measuring an extent of Hectare 0-02.50 Ares of Agriculture land ,298/15B measuring an extent of Hectare 0-09.50 Ares of Agriculture land, 298/17A2 patta No. 2886 Measuring an extent of Hectare 0- 03.00 ares of agriculture land in accordance with right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement act 2013 or any other equivalent or appropriate act and pay the compensation in tune with market value with solatium, interest, betterment charges etc. However, the said representations were not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the

petitioner's representation will be disposed of by the 3^rd respondent within a period of 12 weeks.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of

the matter, this Court directs the respondent to consider the representations of the petitioner dated 06.04.2023, 12.04.2023 & 03.07.2023 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.

25-03-2026

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To

1.The State Of Tamilnadu

Rep By Its Principle Secretary To State Highway Department, St. George Fort, Chennai - 600009.

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2.The District Collector, Thiruvallur District Collector Office, Thiruvallur - 602001.

3.The Chief Engineer, State Highway Department, Construction And Maintenance, Guindy, Chennai - 600025.

4.The Divisional Engineer, State Highway Department, Thiruvallur Division, Thiruvallur - 602001.

5.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, State Highway Department, Construction And Maintenance, Gummidipoondi Sub Divisional, Gnt Road, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur District - 601201.

6.The Thasildar, Gummidipoondi Taluk Office, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur - 601 201.

7.The Taluk Head Surveyor, Gummidipoondi Taluk Office, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur - 601 201.

8.The Deputy Inspector Of Surveyor, Gummidipoondi Taluk Office, Gummidipoondi, Thiruvallur - 601 201.

9.M/s. Opg Power Generation Pvt Ltd., Represented By Its Senior Manager Legal, Mr. P.Venkatasubramanian, New No. 6, Sardar Patel Road, Guindy, Chennai - 600032.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

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25-03-2026

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