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WP No. 1268 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

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Archunan

S/o.Chinnathambi,

No.6, Mariammankoil Street,

Karasur, Pondicherry-605 602

Rep. by his Power Agent Ayyanar S/o.Archunan,

No.6, MariammanKoil street,

Karasur, Pondicherry-605 502.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

1. Union Of India

Rep. by the Secretary to Government,

Revenue Department,

Government of Pondicherry,

Puducherry-605 001.

2. The district collector (Revenue)

I-Floor, New Revenue Complex,

Vazhudavoor Road, Pettaiyanchathiram,

Puducherry-605 009.

3. The Deputy collector (revenue) south-cum-

Land Acquisition officer,

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Special Economic Zone,

Villianur, Puducherry-605 001.

..Respondent(s)

PRAYER: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India,

pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent / The

District Collector(Revenue) to consider the petitioners representation dated

02.02.2019, 16.06.2025 and 07.11.2025 to re-determine the compensation

awarded to the petitioner for his lands in R.S. No.7/8D measuring and extent of

0.26.50 ares acquired at Karasur Revenue Village in Award No.2/2008 to a

sum of Rs.21,261/- per are, pursuant to the enhanced compensation award dated

01.12.2018 passed in LAOP No.110 of 2012 on the file of II Additional District

Judge, Puducherry.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.Usharamman

For Respondent(s): Mr.V.Vasanthakumar,

Additional Government Pleader (Puducherry)

ORDER

The petitioner’s lands were acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

Upon applying for enhanced compensation, enhanced compensation was

awarded. After coming to know that similarly placed persons were awarded

higher compensation, the petitioner applied under Section 28A of the above

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mentioned enactment seeking parity in compensation. On the ground that the

said application has not been acted upon, the present writ petition has been

filed.

2. Mr.V.Vasanthakumar, learned Additional Government Pleader

(Puducherry), accepts notice for all the respondents. On the basis of written

instructions, he submits that the application would be considered and disposed

of by making disbursement of compensation in accordance with law.

3. In view of the above submissions, this writ petition is disposed of by

directing the third respondent to consider the petitioner’s application under

Section 28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 and take necessary measures in

relation thereto within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this

order. No costs.

29-01-2026

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Index: Yes/No

Speaking/Non-speaking order

Neutral Citation: Yes/No

RNA

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To

1. Union Of India

Rep. by the Secretary to Government,

Revenue Department,

Government of Pondicherry,

Puducherry-605 001.

2. The district collector (Revenue)

I-Floor, New Revenue Complex,

Vazhudavoor Road, Pettaiyanchathiram,

Puducherry-605 009.

3. The Deputy collector (revenue) south-cum-

Land Acquisition officer,

Special Economic Zone,

Villianur, Puducherry-605 001.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

RNA

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