This judgment establishes that reconveyance is not permitted under Act 31 of 1978, despite a petitioner's claims.

O R D E R

After submitting a represesntation dated 21.07.2025 seeking reconveyance of acquired land, the persent Writ Petition has been filed. The petitioner asserts that he was the owner of 56 ares in survey No. 139/3 at Veeravanur Village, Paramakudi Taluk. According to the petitioner, the land has not been put to use in spite of the lapse of 25 years from the date of acquisition. By relying on section 101 of the Act of

2013, the petitioner seeks reconveyance.

2. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for all the respondents. He submits that the acquisition was done under Act 31 of

1978. He also submits that the said enactment does not provide for reconveyance.

3. The agreed position is that the petitioner or members of his family have received compensation in relation to the acquired land. As submitted by learned Government Advocate, it has been held categorically by this Court in more than one judgment that Act 31 of 1978 does not provide for reconveyance. In these circumstances, a mandamus as requested for by the petitioner cannot be issued.

4. For the reasons aforesaid, this Writ Petition is disposed of by declining to grant the relief claimed. This order will not, however, stand in the way of the petitioner submitting a fresh representation in relation to compensation. No costs.