W.P(MD)No. 28576 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :14.10.2025 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P(MD)No. 28576 of 2025 A.Mohammad Ibrahim ... Petitioner Vs 1. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep., by its, Chief Minister Special Cell, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009. 2. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by Iis Secretary to Government, Adi Dravida Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009. 3. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District. 4. The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravida Welfare Office, Ramanathapuram District. 5. The District Adi Dravida Welfare Officer, Adi Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department, Ramanathapuram District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No. 28576 of 2025 India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to disburse the appropriate compensation to the petitioner and his sister for the land acquisition situated at Survey No.226/1A and 1B to the extent of 1 Acre 35 Cents in Marungoor Group, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering petitioner's representation dated 17.09.2025 within the period stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. B.Mahendrarajan For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate O R D E R By this Writ Petition, the petitioner seeks a direction for the disbursement of appropriate compensation to him and his sister for the acquisition of the land in survey No.226/1A and 1B to the extent of 1 acre and 35 cents. 2. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for all the respondents. He has placed on record a copy of the Notification under subsection (1) of Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Adi Dravidar Welfare Schemes Act, 1978. He has also placed on record the proceedings dated 18.02.2000 relating to the fixation of 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No. 28576 of 2025 compensation. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the compensation mentioned therein is grossly inadequate. He seeks leave to challenge such order. 4. In case the petitioner and his sister intend to receive the compensation amount, such amount shall be disbursed to them upon application within three (3) months from the date of such application along with interest in accordance with law. Otherwise, it is open to them to challenge such order in accordance with law. 5. This Writ Petition is disposed of on these terms. No costs. NCS : Yes/No 14.10.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No. 28576 of 2025 To 1. The Chief Minister Special Cell, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600009. 2. The Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009. 3. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram District. 4. The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravida Welfare Office, Ramanathapuram District. 5. The District Adi Dravida Welfare Officer, Adi Dravida and Tribal Welfare Department, Ramanathapuram District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No. 28576 of 2025 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J. apd ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No. 28576 of 2025 14.10.2025 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis