WP No. 27748 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 27748 of 2026 J.Jayalakshmi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Special District Revenue officer (LA) Chennai Metro Rail Limited, No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. 2. The Special Tahsildar, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take appropriate action on the petitioners claim for enhancement of compensation, by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 09.04.2024 and 09.01.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Gopinath For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Vijay for R1 Mr.C.Prabakaran, Government’s Counsel for R2 ORDER This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.04.2024 and 09.01.2025. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27748 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representations dated 09.04.2024 and 09.01.2025 before the respondents to enhance the compensation by referring the matter to the Civil Court. However, till date the same was not considered. Hence, this writ petition. 3. Mr.B.Vijay, learned counsel takes notice on behalf of first respondent and Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government's counsel accepts notice on behalf of second respondent and submitted that the respondents have referred the petitioner's case to the City Civil Court, Chennai for enhancement of compensation on 03.04.2025, however, the same was returned for certain defects, which will be rectified by the respondents as expeditiously as possible. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 5. Recording the submission of the learned Government's Counsel, this Court directs the respondents to rectify the defects and re-present the same for enhancement of compensation, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27748 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM To: 1. The Special District Revenue officer (LA) Chennai Metro Rail Limited, No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. 2. The Special Tahsildar, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, No.327, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai-600 035. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27748 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM WP No. 27748 of 2026 17-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis