WP No. 23470 of 2023 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 23470 of 2023 Mutthan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector-cum-Arbitrator, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer, Dharmapuri (Land Acquisition for National Highways 844), Hosur - Royakottai - Dharmapuri Part Road, Dharmapuri Collectorate Office, Dharmapuri. 3. The Project Director, National Highways Authority Of India, (Project Implementation Unit), No. 259/1 Salem Main Road, Near KAKC Petrol Bunk, Krishnagiri. ..Respondent(s) 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23470 of 2023 __________ Page2 of 4 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23470 of 2023 __________ Page3 of 4 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. 24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN To 1. The District Collector-cum-Arbitrator, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. The Competent Authority and Special District Revenue Officer, Dharmapuri (Land Acquisition for National Highways 844), Hosur - Royakottai - Dharmapuri Part Road, Dharmapuri Collectorate Office, Dharmapuri. 3. The Project Director, National Highways Authority Of India (Project Implementation Unit), No. 259/1 Salem Main Road, Near KAKC Petrol Bunk, Krishnagiri. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23470 of 2023 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN WP No. 23470 of 2023 24-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis