WP No. 18056 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 18056 of 2026 K.Balasubramaniam, S/o.Kannadasan, Raja Rajeshwari Nagar, Durgam Road, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi Taluk and District - 606 202. ..Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The District Collector Cum Land Acquisition Officer, (Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project), Kallakurichi District. 2. The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Kallakurichi, Kallaikurichi District. 3. The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project, Kallakurichi District. 4. The Head Surveyor, Office of Tahisldar, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to pay compensation together with 100% solatium and interest for the structures in the petitioners’ land in S.No.158/21 (New S.No.158/3A1B) of Kallakurichi Village, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18056 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Kallakurichi Taluk and District, acquired by the 1st respondent through the award in Na.Ka.Aa.1/2674/2019 dated 20.06.2024, 30.08.2025 and 18.09.2025 which were passed excluding the value of structures, as per the provision of the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement act, 2013 by considering the petitioner’s representations dated 19.07.2024 and 13.04.2026 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Hon'ble Court may deem fit. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.M.Arun For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representations dated 19.07.2024 and 13.04.2026. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given representations dated 19.07.2024 and 13.04.2026 to pay compensation together with 100% solatium and interest for the structures in the petitioners’ land in S.No.158/21 (New S.No.158/3A1B) of Kallakurichi Village, Kallakurichi Taluk and District, acquired by the 1st respondent through the award in Na.Ka.Aa.1/2674/2019 dated 20.06.2024, 30.08.2025 and 18.09.2025 which were passed excluding the value of structures, as per the provision of the right to fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition, rehabilitation and resettlement act, 2013. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18056 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the official respondents would submit that the petitioner’s representations dated 19.07.2024 & 13.04.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of twelve weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned counsel for the respondents. 5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner’s representations dated 19.07.2024 & 13.04.2026 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy a of this order. 6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18056 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The District Collector Cum Land Acquisition Officer, (Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project), Kallakurichi District. 2. The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildar, Kallakurichi, Kallaikurichi District. 3. The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Chinnasalem - Kallakurichi, New Broad Gauge Railway Line Project, Kallakurichi District. 4. The Head Surveyor, Office of Tahisldar, Kallakurichi, Kallakurichi District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 18056 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN WP No. 18056 of 2026 03-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis