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WP No. 1525 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

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1. Jayaraman,

S/o.late Ellaipillai, No.1/109, Nadu Theru,

Kadaperikuppam Post, Vanur District

Pondicherry 605 502.

2. Thiruvengadam,

S/o.late Ellaipillai, No.1/109, Nadu Theru,

Kadaperikuppam Post, Vanur District

Pondicherry 605 502.

(2nd Petitioner rep. by his power Agent,

Mr. Jayaraman,

(1st Petitioner S/o.late Ellai Pillai)

..Petitioners

Vs

1. Union of India,

Rep. By the Secretary to Government,

Revenue Department, Government of

Pondicherry, Puducherry 605001.

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2. The District Collector (Revenue)

I- Floor, New Revenue Complex,

Vazhudavoor Road, Pettaiyanchathiram,

Puducherry 605009.

3. The Deputy Collector (Revenue),

South - cum- Land Acquisition Officer,

Special Economic Zone, Villianur,

Puducherry 605001.

..Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India

praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent / The

District Collector (Revenue) to consider the Petitioners’ Representation dated

08.01.2019, 12.06.2025 & 07.11.2025 to re-determine the compensation

awarded to the petitioner for his lands in R.S.No.51/8, for measuring an extent

of 0.09.00 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 Petitioners: Ms. D.E.Anisree Sangavi

For Respondents: Mr.V.Vasanthakumar, Addl. G.P. (Pondy)

ORDER

The petitioners’ land was acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.

Compensation in respect thereof was received by the petitioners. Meanwhile,

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the petitioners came to know that enhanced compensation was paid in respect of

lands covered under the same notification pursuant to order in L.A.O.P.No.110

of 2012. After submitting an application under Section 28A of the enactment,

the present writ petition has been filed.

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

notice for the respondents. By handing over written instructions, he submits that

necessary funds have been requested for from the requisitioning department for

purposes of disbursing enhanced compensation. Within a reasonable time from

the receipt thereof, he submits that the enhanced compensation would be

disbursed to the petitioners.

3. By recording the above submissions, this writ petition is disposed of

by directing the second respondent to take necessary measures for the

disbursement of enhanced compensation to the petitioners in terms of Section

28A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 as expeditiously as possible, preferably

within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

There will be no order as to costs.

03-02-2026

Index : Yes/No (5/5)

Internet:Yes/No

Neutral Citation : Yes/No

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.

KJ

To

1.Union of India,

Rep. By the Secretary to Government,

Revenue Department, Government of Pondicherry, Puducherry 605001.

2.The District Collector (Revenue)

I- Floor, New Revenue Complex,

Vazhudavoor Road, Pettaiyanchathiram, Puducherry 605009.

3.The Deputy Collector (Revenue),

South - cum- Land Acquisition Officer,

Special Economic Zone, Villianur,

Puducherry 605001.

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