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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 26013
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
Mutthan – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector-cum-Arbitrator, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri – Respondent
Writ Petition
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar
For the Respondents:Mr.P.Muthukumar Additional Advocate General assisted by Ms.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2, Mr.Sagar Varma for M/s.SSLLaw for R3
Writ petition disposed granting liberty to challenge land acquisition compensation award if aggrieved.
Headnote:The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing payment of enhanced compensation and additional market value for land acquired for widening National Highways No. 844, referencing the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2023. The land comprised Survey No. 385/4A1, extent 204 sq.mtrs at Jittandahalli Village. The court noted the respondents' submission that enhanced compensation had already been awarded, and the petitioner received the award copy during proceedings. The court found the petition moot as the award was issued. Issues framed as directing payment of enhanced compensation considering the representation. The court observed submissions from both sides and granted liberty to challenge if aggrieved. The writ petition was disposed of granting liberty to challenge the award if aggrieved by the amount.
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| 1. petition seeks enhanced compensation for acquired land. (Para 1) |
| 2. award issued; petitioner received copy. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. petition disposed with liberty to challenge award. (Para 4) |
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents considering the petitioners representation dated 17.07.2023 and to pay enhanced compensation of award amount and Additional Market value in respect of the petitioner’s property situated at No. 89, Jittandahalli Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District, comprised in Survey No. 385/4A1 in an extent of 204 sq.Mtrs acquired for the purpose of widening four lane of National Highways No. 844.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.D.Ramesh Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Muthukumar Additional Advocate General assisted by Ms.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.Sagar Varma for M/s.SSLLaw for R3
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay enhanced compensation of award amount and Additional Market value in respect of the petitioner’s property situated at No. 89, Jittandahalli Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District, comprised in Survey No. 385/4A1 in an extent of 204 sq.Mtrs acquired for the purpose of widening four lane of National Highways No. 844 by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 17.07.2023.
2. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the enhanced compensation has already been awarded.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that he has just now received the copy of the said award.
4. In view of the submissions made by learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioner to challenge the award, if he is aggrieved by the award amount. No costs.
