C.Chandran v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to remove the road laid in the private land admeasuring 42 1/2 cents comprised in Survey No.158/1A, 1B and the property admeasuring 35 cents comprised in Survey Page3 of 6 No.158/2 situated at Mathur Village, Ambattur Taluk, Chennai or in the alternative to determine the compensations for the land taken from the petitioner to form the road under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and also to pay damages for the illegal demolition of the Shed constructed by the petitioner in the land admeasuring 45 cents comprised in Survey No.157 situated at Mathur Village, Ambattur Taluk, Chennai and forbear the respondents from further encroaching the aforesaid land of the petitioner by considering the representation dated 17.02.2025.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 17.02.2025 before the respondents to remove the road laid in the private land of the petitioner or in the alternative, to determine the compensation for the land taken from the him to form the road under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and also to pay damages for the illegal demolition of the shed constructed by him in his land and to forbear the respondents from further encroaching the aforesaid land of the petitioner. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2025 will Page4 of 6 be considered within a period of twelve weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondent concerned to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2025, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Further, till the disposal of the representation of the petitioner, status quo to be maintained.

¶6With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 02-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SRM Page5 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector, Chennai District.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ambattur, Chennai.

¶3The Tahsildar, Ambattur Taluk, Chennai.

¶4The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai,

¶5Ripon Building, Chennai - 600003.

¶6The Assistant Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation (Zone 2), No.1, Kamarajar Street, Manali, Chennai - 600 005.

¶7The Executive Engineer, Greater Chennai Corporation (Zone 2), No.1, Kamarajar Street, Manali, Chennai - 600 005.

¶8The Inspector of Police, Police Station (M2), Milk Colony, Madhavaram - 600 051. WPoNo.o7393oofo2025 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. SRM WPoNo.o7393oofo2025 02-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and W.M.P.No.8260 of 2026 C.Chandran ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Chennai District. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ambattur, Chennai. 3. The Tahsildar, Ambattur Taluk, Chennai. 4. The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Ripon Building, Chennai - 600003. 5. The Assistant Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation (Zone 2), No.1, Kamarajar Street, Manali, Chennai - 600 005. 6. The Executive Engineer, Greater Chennai Corporation (Zone 2), No.1, Kamarajar Street, Manali, Chennai - 600 005. 7. The Inspector of Police, Police Station (M2), Milk Colony, Madhavaram - 600 051. ..Respondents [Respondents 5 to 7 impleaded vide order dated 02.07.2026 passed in WMP No.9513 of 2026 in W.P.No.7393 of 2025] Page2 of 6 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 remove the road laid in the private land admeasuring 42 1/2 cents comprised in Survey No.158/1A, 1B and the property admeasuring 35 cents comprised in Survey No.158/2 situated at Mathur Village, Ambattur Taluk, Chennai or in the alternative to determine the compensations for the land taken from the petitioner to form the road under Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and also to pay damages for the illegal demolition of the Shed constructed by the petitioner in the land admeasuring 45 cents comprised in Survey No.157 situated at Mathur Village, Ambattur Taluk, Chennai and forbear the respondents from further encroaching the aforesaid land of the petitioner by considering the representation dated 17.02.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Rajarajan For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government's Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.E.C.Ramesh Standing Counsel for R4 to R6 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Criminal Side) for R7