Madras High Court

Madras HC: Madhan to Claim Share from Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Canal Land Acquisition

Updated
Feb 5, 2026 11:23 PM
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Here's a quick rundown: Madhan filed a request to get his share of money from land taken over in Pudukkottai. The court, led by Judge K. Surrender, has now made a decision.

The Land and the Payment

Madhan's land in Kunnathur Village, Illupur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, was taken for the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Canal Link Project. The land was about 0.19 hectares, and the payment was set at ₹1,63,94,484.

The Request Details

Madhan filed a request asking for a court order to get his share of the payment. The request was against the District Collector, the District Revenue Officer, and the Special Tahsildar of Pudukkottai District.

Court Proceedings on January 20, 2026

Judge K. Surrender heard the case at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. Both sides agreed to move forward with the case right away.

"The entire payment has been deposited in L.A.O.P.No.102 of 2025 before the Principal District Court, Pudukkottai," said the Additional Government Lawyer for the District Collector.

The Court's Decision

The court noted that the payment was already deposited. It decided that Madhan could go to the Principal District Court in Pudukkottai to claim his share by providing all necessary documents.

Next Steps for Madhan

The court made it clear that Madhan can now go to the Principal District Court to get his share of the payment. He needs to provide all the required documents to proceed.

This case shows how legal processes work in land matters and the importance of having the right paperwork.

Tags:
Land Acquisition
Right to Fair Compensation
Property Rights