Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, 09.01.2026, W.P.No.49861 of 2025, Sekar v. Competent Authority/Special District Revenue Officer (LA) National Highways 844 and others; Article 226 mandamus; National Highways Act, 1956 acquisition of 1804 sq.mts.; residual 246 sq.mts.; 6 cents in Survey No.288/2A1, Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri District; settlement deed dated 04.09.2024; representation dated 07.10.2025; NHAI standing counsel (Su.Srinivasan) categorical recorded statement – no intention to acquire remaining extent or lay road; apprehension allayed; writ petition disposed of, no costs; Additional Government Pleader P.Sathish for respondents 1-2; petitioner's counsel R.Rameshraja.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of by recording the standing counsel's categorical statement for the third respondent (NHAI) that the remaining 246 sq.mts., including the petitioner's 6 cents, will neither be acquired nor have a road laid thereon; the petitioner's apprehension is thereby allayed; no costs.