Eswaran N v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus writ petition, Madras High Court, single-judge bench (Krishnan Ramasamy J.), decided 08-07-2026; petitioner Eswaran N sought compensation for illegal acquisition of 13 cents in S.No.435/2 Chinnathimminayanpalli village, Bargur, Krishnagiri (legal heir of Chennappagoundar); representation dated 29.04.2026 unanswered; Court disposed of petition directing District Collector and Divisional Engineer (Highways) to decide representation within six weeks with due notice, on merits, in accordance with law, without opinion on merits; no costs; no precedent engaged.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 29.04.2026 after due notice, on merits and in accordance with law, within six (6) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.