Court mandates timely consideration of land access representation after acquisition under national legislation.

ORDER

After a portion of the petitioner's land was acquired by initiating proceedings under the National Highways Act, 1956, it is stated that the petitioner has been deprived of access to the remaining land in Survey No.303/2B, Vembanoor Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpattu District. After submitting a representation dated 22.01.2026 in this regard, the present writ petition has been filed.

2. Mr.Su.Srinivasan, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for respondents 1 and 2 and Ms.S.Indhu Bala, learned Additional Government Pleader, accepts notice for the third respondent.

3. Learned Additional Government Pleader submits that the petitioner's representation would be considered and disposed of on merits.

4. The petitioner asserts that the remaining land owned by him abuts the East Coast Road. It is also asserted that as a result of the acquisition, the petitioner does not have any access to his property. This aspect has to be considered by the third respondent, including by inspecting the site.

5. Subject to the above observations, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 22.01.2026, within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner. There shall be no order as to costs.