M.SHANMUGAM vs THE GOVERNMENT OF PUDUCHERRY

WP No. 23142 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 19-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 23142 of 2026 1. M.Shanmugam 2. M.Bakthi Balan 3. M.Palanissamy 4. V.Kalaiselvi ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Government of Puducherry, Rep by Its Chief Secretary, Puducherry 605001. 2. The District Collector (Revenue), 1-Floor, New Revenue Complex, Vazhudavoor Road, Pettaiyanchathiram, Puducherry 605009. 3. The Deputy Collector (Revenue) South Cum Land Acquisition Officer, Villanur, Puducherry 605001. 4. The Managing Director, Pondicherry Industrial Promotion Development And Investment Corporation (Pipdic) No.60 Romain Rolland Street, White Town, Puducherry 605001. ..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 2nd respondent to re- determine the compensation awarded to the petitioners’ lands acquired at Karasur Revenue Village in Award No.2/2008, to a sum of Rs.21,261/- per Are, __________ Page1 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ( Uploaded on: 02/07/2026 05:44:15 pm ) WP No. 23142 of 2026 based on the petitioners’ application under Section 28A of