BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.03.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.P.(MD)No.2101 of 2020 and W.M.P.(MD)No.1753 of 2020 Bharatiya Krishak Samaj, (Tamil Nadu State)

Rep. by its State General Secretary, G.S.Dhanapathy, D.No.1377, Kamban Nagar, Rajagopalapuram Post, Pudukottai-3. ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Commissionarate of Revenue Administration, Disaster Management and Mitigation, Rep. Through the Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Govt. of Tamilnadu, Ezhilagam, Chennai – 600 005.

2. The District Diaster Management Authority, Rep. Through the District Collector, Pudukottai District, District Collector's Office, Pudukottai-622 005.

3. The District Forest Officer, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai.

4. The Tahsildar, Disaster Management, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondents 1 and 2 to distribute compensation for the respective farmers as per the available list (Form-1A) with the 2^nd respondent, as it is mentioned in his proceedings in Na.Ka.Pe Mae 24(1)/2018 dated 31.07.19 within a time frame fixed by this Court as per the representation made by this petitioner dated 14.10.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Gurusamy For Respondents : Mr.J.Ashok, Addl. Govt. Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to distribute compensation for the respective farmers as per the available list (Form-1A) with the 2^nd respondent, as it is mentioned in his proceedings in Na.Ka.Pe Mae 24(1)/2018 dated

31.07.19 within a time frame fixed by this Court as per the representation made by this petitioner dated 14.10.2019.

2. The main grievance of the petitioner claiming to be a member of the association that the State Government has not distributed any relief for all other species of trees like Jack Fruit Tree, Plantain Tree, Casuarinas, Sandal Wood Tree, Teak and Lemon Tree, except the Coconut tree, which were affected by Gaja Cyclone. In this regard, the petitioner has also submitted a representation on 19.07.2019 before the 2^nd respondent. However, the same has not been considered by the 2^nd respondent. Hence, the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition.

3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents by referring to the counter affidavit filed by the 2^nd respondent submitted that the entire compensation amount were distributed to the farmers and residents, who were affected by Gaja Cyclone. Paragraph No.7 of the counter affidavit reads as follows:

“7. I respectfully submit that, In G.O.(Ms). No.380 dated 27.10.2015, in the revised list of items and norms of assistance from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) were notified as follows:-

As per the above guidelines, a proper inquiry and field visit were carried out by the Tahsildars, agriculture and Horticulture officers in the affected areas to evaluate the damages and devastations caused by the Gaja Cyclone on an individual basis. Subsequently, the relief fund and compensation packages were distributed to the affected farmers based on the above guidelines as per G.O. Hence I deny the petitioner's averments, which contain no proper knowledge of facts

8. I humbly submit that the G.O. (Ms). No.458 dated 20.11.2018 categorically stipulates that, "para 3. Based on the announcement of the Hon'ble Chief Minister in the Press Statement dated 19.11.2018 and the proposal of the Additional Chief Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration, the Government accord sanction for a sum of Rs. 1000.00 crore (Rupees Thousand crore only) from State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to the District Collectors and Line Departments for carrying out the relief and restoration measures in the affected Districts as detailed below:-

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