Arulmigu Karaneeswarar Thirukoil v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court W.P.No.25855 of 2024, decided 09.03.2026 by Krishnan Ramasamy J. Temple (Arulmigu Karaneeswarar Thirukoil, Saidapet) compensation for land in S.Nos. 9/1 and 11/1, Adyar Village, acquired for Chennai Metro Rail Project; Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act 1997 Sections 3(1), 3(2), 7(2); RFCTLARR Act 2013 (Act XXX of 2013) invoked in prayer; writ of mandamus under Article 226; R5 (SDRO-LAO) suo motu impleaded 04.12.2024; public hearing 08.01.2025; petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2022; directions to determine compensation within 12 weeks and disburse within 4 weeks thereafter; disposed with directions, no costs. Counsel: Wilson (petitioner), T.K.Saravanan AGP (respondents 1, 3 to 5), B.Vijay (respondent 4/CMRL).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed with directions: (i) fifth respondent to determine compensation for both the acquired land and the land the petitioner says remains unusable, considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.07.2022, within 12 weeks of receipt of the order; (ii) fifth respondent to forward the determination proposal to the fourth respondent; (iii) fourth respondent to pass final orders for disbursement of compensation within four weeks of receiving the proposal. No costs.