WP No. 23497 of 2024 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 23497 of 2024 1. Mohandass S/o.Jaganathan, D.No.184/3, Ariyur Street, Olapadi Main Road, P.N.Palayami Post, Salem-636 109. 2.J.Jayaratchagan S/o.Jaganathan, D.No.105, Bazaar Street, Pethanaickanpalayam, P.N.Palayami Post, Salem-636 109. 3.M.Varalakshmi W/o.Muniyappan, C Plot, D.No.53, Arrs Apartment, Grand View Salem-636 007. 4.R.Sridevi W/o.Nandagopal, D.No.91, Bazaar Street, P.N.Palayami Post, Salem-636 109. 5.R.Parthasarathi S/o.Ramapathra Iyyar, D.No.31, Agraharam Street, Pethanaickenpalayam, Salem-636 109. 6.Sadasivam S/o.Venkatachalachettiar, D.No.41, Bazaar Street, Pethanaickanpalayam, P.N.Palayami Post, Salem-636 109. 7.S.Vasantha W/o.Sadasivam, D.No.41, Bazaar Street, Pethanaickanpalayam, P.N.Palayami Post, Salem-636 109. 8.T.Murugesan S/o.Thangavel, D.No.11, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23497 of 2024 Ambalathadivathiyar Street, Attur, Salem-636 102. 9.Rajamaickem S/o.Palanipandaram, D.No.127/1, Arunachlam Mainr Oad Dadagaptti, Salem-636 006. 10.C.P.Abirami, W/o.P.Balaji, D..72. Mainr Oad, Errammasmudiram, P.N.Palayami Post, Salem-636 109. 11.T.Narasimhan S/o.Thammana Chettiyar, D.No.92/149, Moongapadi Street, Guai Salem-636 006. 12.P.K.Venkatesh S.M.Kasiviswanatha Chettiyar, No.1, Kubera Lakshmi Nagar, Near Prakasam Avenue-ii, Kannakurichi, Salem-636 008. 13.T.Chinnamuthu, S/o.K.R.Thangavel, D.No.6458, Bypass Road, E.B.Power Station(opp) South Ammapet, Salem-636 014. 14.K.Periyasamy S/o.Krishnagoudner, Kalliyamman Kovil (west), Agrahara Valapady, Valapady Taluk, Salem-636 115. 15.P.Senthilkumar S/o.Perumal D.No.15a, Kalliyamman Nagar, Agrahara Valapady, Valapady Taluk, Salem-636 115. 16.N.Mangan Padayachi S/o.Nalla Padayachi, Door No.2/69233 Mariamman Kovilstreet, Muthampatti Post, Valapady Taluk, Salem-636 111. Petitioner(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23497 of 2024 Vs 1. The Special District Revenue Officer, (land Acquisition) The Competent Authority Land Acquisition, National Highways-68, Room No.414, 4th Floor, Collector Office Building, Salem-636 001. 2.The Project Officer National Highways Authority Of India-68 Salem. Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondents to disburse the statutory entitlement namely 30 percent solatium with interest till the day of payment, in the light of judgment of Honourable Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and another Vs Tarsem Singh and others in Civil Appeal No.7064 of 2019 by considering petitioners representation dated 10.03.2023 within time framed manner. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Sudhakar For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Indhu Bala, AGP for R1 Mr.Su.Srinivasan, St.counsel for R2 ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioners’ representation dated 10.03.2023. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23497 of 2024 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, a representation was filed by the petitioner to disburse the statutory entitlement namely 30% solatium with interest till the day of payment, in the light of judgment of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the matter of Union of India and Another Vs Tarsem Singh and others, in Civil Appeal No. 7064 of 2019. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition. 3. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of by the 1st respondent within a period of 12 weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record. 5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioners dated 10.03.2023 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23497 of 2024 6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 26-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No To 1.The Special District Revenue Officer, (land Acquisition) The Competent Authority Land Acquisition, National Highways-68, Room No.414, 4th Floor, Collector Office Building, Salem-636 001. 2.The Project Officer National Highways Authority Of India-68 Salem. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23497 of 2024 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 23497 of 2024 26-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis