W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 Chinnasamy ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Superintendent Engineer, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO), General Construction Circle, K.Pudur, Madurai - 07. 2.The Executive Engineer, Civil TP/765 KV, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO), Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the remaining compensation for acquisition of land bearing S.F.No.265/5 and 266 for an extent of 2 acres situated Virali Mayanpatti Vilage, Nilakottai Taluk and Dindigul District for erecting double circuit transmission line 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 from Virudhunagar to Coimbatore with appropriate interest on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2026 within time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Palani For Respondents : Mr.S.Deena Dhayalan Standing Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to disburse the balance compensation payable towards the acquisition/utilisation of the petitioner's lands comprised in S.F.Nos.265/5 and 266, measuring an extent of 2 acres, situated at Virali Mayanpatti Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District, which were utilised for the erection of a double-circuit transmission line from Virudhunagar to Coimbatore, together with applicable interest, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.05.2026, within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 2.By consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's lands were utilised for the erection of a high-tension transmission tower line. The competent authority determined the compensation payable to the petitioner. Though a part of the compensation has already been disbursed, the balance amount has not yet been paid. Aggrieved by the non-payment of the balance compensation, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. 4.The learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Electricity Board submitted that a sum of Rs.1,40,45,500/- has already been paid to the petitioner towards compensation and that the balance amount will be disbursed immediately upon completion of the work. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 5.Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to disburse the balance compensation payable to the petitioner within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 07.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No ps 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 To 1.The Superintendent Engineer, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO), General Construction Circle, K.Pudur, Madurai - 07. 2.The Executive Engineer, Civil TP/765 KV, Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited (TANTRANSCO), Virudhunagar Region, Virudhunagar District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. ps W.P(MD)No.18954 of 2026 07.07.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis