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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 30721
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J
R.Sumithra – Appellant
Versus
The Special Tahsildar, (Land Acquisition) Officer State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT), Alagu - 6, Sriperumbudur, Expansion Scheme – 11, Sriperumbudur, Kancheepuram Distirct. – Respondent
Writ Petition
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.Suhrith Parthasarathy
For the Respondents: Ms.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2, Mr.M.P.Rajavelayutham Standing Counsel for R3
Mandamus directing authorities to compute and pay compensation under RFCTLARR Act, 2013 for acquired land within 12 weeks.
Headnote:Under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the petitioner sought computation of compensation for acquired land measuring 6800 sq ft in specified survey numbers and plots. The court noted representations submitted by the petitioner on 24.12.2020, 07.12.2020, and 24.06.2021 seeking compensation computation, which remained undisposed. The court directed consideration of the representation on merits. Issues framed involved directing computation and payment of compensation under the 2013 Act, including solatium and interest. The ratio decidendi emphasized expeditious disposal of representations by authorities within stipulated time. The writ petition is disposed of with directions to consider the representation dated 24.12.2020 within twelve weeks.
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| 1. prayer for compensation under 2013 act (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioner's representations and respondents' undertaking (Para 2 , 3) |
| 3. directions for consideration within twelve weeks (Para 4 , 5) |
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the Respondents to compute the compensation payable to the petitioner in the terms prescribed under the Right to Fair Compensation, Transparency in Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, towards acquisition of the petitioner’s land situated in S.No.298 / 5 (Sub Division made as S. No. 298 / IAIA) bearing plot Nos. 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138 and 139 to the extent of 6800 sq ft situated at Sri Sorna Prabhu Nagar, Vallakkottai Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram Distirct and to pay the same to the petitioner forthwith along with all consequential benefits and interest accrued including solatium.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.Suhrith Parthasarathy For Respondent(s): Ms.S.Indhu Bala Additional Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.M.P.Rajavelayutham Standing Counsel for R3
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to compute the compensation payable to the petitioner in the terms prescribed under the Right to Fair Compensation, Transparency in Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, towards acquisition of the petitioner’s land situated in S.No.298 / 5 (Sub Division made as S. No. 298 / IAIA) bearing plot Nos. 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138 and 139 to the extent of 6800 sq ft situated at Sri Sorna Prabhu Nagar, Vallakkottai Village, Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kancheepuram Distirct and to pay the same to the petitioner forthwith along with all consequential benefits and interest accrued including solatium.
2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representations dated 24.12.2020, 07.12.2020 &
24.06.2021 seeking computation of compensation. Since no order was passed, the petitioner is before this Court.
3. In reply, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner’s representations will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of twelve weeks.
4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondent and also perused the materials available on record.
5. In view of the above, this Court directs the respondent concerned to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 24.12.2020 on its own merits and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.
6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.
