(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.)

Read this order in continuation of and in conjunction with the order dated 16.10.2025, which reads as follows:

“Mr.D.Sadiq Raja, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice for the respondents.

2.The legal question that arises for determination in this case is as to whether the provisions of Section 48 of the Land Acquisition Act 1894 ('Act'), providing for the benefit of re- possession/compensation under Section 48 -B of the Act, can be availed by the appellant post the coming into force of the 2013 Act. For this purpose, this appellant cites the decision of a learned Single Judge of this Court in Dr.R.Jayaraj vs. The State of Tamil Nadu and others [W.P.No.17774 of 2020, dated 23.02.2021].

3.In fact, the petitioner has made two representations specifically raising the question of re-possession, which are pending consideration thus far.

4.The petitioner will hence appear before R1 on 23.10.2025 at 11.00 am. The petitioner shall be accompanied with a copy of this order as well as the representations dated 16.03.2022 and 21.06.2022, along with supporting documents. He shall be granted audience, heard and an order passed by the