WP/9034/2025 of GRANITE REALITY PRIVATE LIMITED Vs THE STATE OF TAMILNADU
WP No. 15748 of 2025
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 28-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE
WP Nos.9034, 9052, 15748, 15754, 16245 & 16263 of 2025 AND
WMP Nos.10140, 10145, 10146, 10150, 10157, 10159, 10160,
10165, 17803, 17804, 17806, 17807, 17808, 17809, 17810, 17812,
17813, 17815, 17816, 17818, 17819, 17822, 18367, 18370,
18372, 18381, 18387, 18388, 18389, 18394 & 18396 OF 2025
W.P. No.15748 of 2025
1. M/s. Granite Realty Private Limited,
Rep. By Its Authorised Signatory
2. M/s White Bird Reality Private Limited
Rep. By Its Authorised Signatory
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State Of Tamil Nadu
Rep. By Its Secretary,
Industries Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai- 600009.
2. The Managing Director,
State Industries Promotion,
Corporation Of Tamil Nadu (sipcot),
No.19 A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road,
Egmore, Chennai -600008.
3. The District Collector,
Office Of The Collectorate,
Krishnagiri District.
4. The Special District Revenue Officer (l.A.).,
Sipcot Phase Iii And Iv,
1/165/3, Rajaji Nagar, 5th Cross,
Royakottai Main Road,
Krishnagiri.
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5. The Special Tahsildar (l.A.),
Sipcot Phase Iii (unit- Ii),
Shoolagiri Taluk,
Krishnagiri District.
6. The Tahsildar,
Taluk Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District.
7. The Sub Registrar,
Sub Registrar Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District.
8. Commissioner Of Land Administration,
Land Administration Department
2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai- 600005.
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 9034 of 2025
Granite Reality Private Limited
REP BY ITS AUTORISED SIGNATORY
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Secretary, Industries Department,
Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
2. The Managing Director,
State Industries Promotion, Corporation Of
Tamilnadu Sipcot, No. 19a Rukmani
Lakshmipathiy Road, Egmore, Chennai
3. District Collector
Office Of The Collectorate, Krishnagiri
District
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4. Special District Revenue Officer
Sipcot Phase Iii And Iv , 1/65/3, Rajaji
Nagar 5t Cross, Royakottai, Main Road,
Krishnagirir
5. The Special Tahsildar
Sipcot Phase Iii Schoolagir Taluk, Krishnagiri
District
6. Tahsildar
Taluk Office, Shoolagiri 635 117 Krishnagirir
District
7. Sub Registrar
Sub Register Office, Sholagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District
8. Commissioner Of Land Administration
Land Adminisration Department, 2nd Floor,
Elil Agam, Chepauk Chennai
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 9052 of 2025
Apm Infra Private Limited
REP BY ITS AUTORISED SIGNATORY
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State Of Tamilnadu
Rep By Secretary, Industries Department,
Secretariat, Chennai 600 009.
2. The Managing Director,
State Industries Promotion, Corporation Of
Tamilnadu Sipcot, No. 19a Rukmani
Lakshmipathiy Road, Egmore, Chennai
3. District Collector
Office Of The Collectorate, Krishnagiri
District
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4. Special District Revenue Officer
Sipcot Phase Iii And Iv , 1/65/3, Rajaji
Nagar 5t Cross, Royakottai, Main Road,
Krishnagiri
5. The Special Tahsildar
Sipcot Phase Iii Schoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri
District
6. Tahsildar
Taluk Office, Shoolagiri 635 117 Krishnagirir
District
7. Sub Registrar
Sub Register Office, Sholagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District
8. Commissioner Of Land Administration
Land Adminisration Department, 2nd Floor,
Elil Agam, Chepauk Chennai
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 15754 of 2025
1. M/s. Granite Realty Private Limited,
Rep. By Its Authorised Signatory
2. M/s White Bird Reality Private Limited
Rep. By Its Authorised Signatory
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State Of Tamil Nadu
Rep. By Its Secretary, Industries Department,
Secretariat, Chennai- 600009.
2. The Managing Director,
State Industries Promotion,
Corporation Of Tamil Nadu (sipcot),
No.19 A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road,
Egmore, Chennai -600008.
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3. The District Collector,
Office Of The Collectorate,
Krishnagiri District.
4. The Special District Revenue Officer (l.A.).,
Sipcot Phase Iii And Iv,
1/165/3, Rajaji Nagar, 5th Cross,
Royakottai Main Road,
Krishnagiri.
5. The Special Tahsildar (l.A.),
Sipcot Phase Iii (unit- Ii),
Shoolagiri Taluk,
Krishnagiri District.
6. The Tahsildar,
Taluk Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District.
7. The Sub Registrar,
Sub Registrar Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District.
8. Commissioner Of Land Administration,
Land Administration Department
2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai- 600005.
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 16245 of 2025
Granite Reality Private Ltd
Rep. By Its Authorised Signatory
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The State Of Tamil Nadu
Rep. By Its Secretary,
Industries Department,
Secretariat, Chennai- 600009
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2. The Managing Director
State Industries Promotion,
Corporation Of Tamil Nadu (sipcot),
No.19 A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road,
Egmore, Chennai 600008.
3. The District Collector,
Office Of The Collectorate,
Krishnagiri District
4. The Special District Revenue Officer (l.A.).,
Sipcot Phase Iii And Iv,
1/165/3, Rajaji Nagar, 5th Cross,
Royakottai Main Road,
Krishnagiri.
5. The Special Tahsildar (l.A.),
Sipcot Phase Iii (unit- Ii),
Shoolagiri Taluk,
Krishnagiri District.
6. The Tahsildar,
Taluk Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri district
7. The Sub Registrar,
Sub Registrar Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District
8. Commissioner Of Land Administration,
Land Administration Department
2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai- 600005
..Respondent(s)
WP No. 16263 of 2025
Granite Reality Private Ltd
Rep. By Its Authorised Signatory
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
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1. The State Of Tamil Nadu
Rep. By Its Secretary,
Industries Department,
Secretariat, Chennai- 600009
2. The Managing Director
State Industries Promotion,
Corporation Of Tamil Nadu (sipcot),
No.19 A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road,
Egmore, Chennai 600008.
3. The District Collector,
Office Of The Collectorate,
Krishnagiri District
4. The Special District Revenue Officer (l.A.).,
Sipcot Phase Iii And Iv,
1/165/3, Rajaji Nagar, 5th Cross,
Royakottai Main Road,
Krishnagiri.
5. The Special Tahsildar (l.A.),
Sipcot Phase Iii (unit- Ii),
Shoolagiri Taluk,
Krishnagiri District.
6. The Tahsildar,
Taluk Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri district
7. The Sub Registrar,
Sub Registrar Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District
8. Commissioner Of Land Administration,
Land Administration Department
2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai- 600005
..Respondent(s)
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W.P. No.15748 of 2025
calling for records pertaining to gazette notification dated 21.09.2022 bearing
no G.O (M.S) 196 of 2022 as it is issued against the procedure laid down as per
the tamil nadu acquisition of land for industrial purposes act 1997 along with
corresponding rules, 2001 and quash the same calling for records pert aining
to gazette notification dated 17.07.2023 bearing no G.O (M. S)141 of 2023 as it
is issued against the procedure laid down as per the tamil nadu acquisi tion of
land for industrial purposes act 1997 along with corresponding rules, 2001 a nd
quash the same calling for records pertaining to gazette notifica tion dated
31.12.2024 bearing no G.O M. S dated 428 of 2024 as it is issued against the
procedure laid down in section 3(1) of the tamil nadu acquisition of l and for
industrial purposes act 1997 along with corresponding rules, 2001 and quash
the same
WP No. 9034 of 2025
CALLING FOR RECORDS PERTAINING to the order dated
14.02.2025 bearing No.Roc No. 20/2023/spl Tah/sipcot issued by the 5th
respondent as it rendered without complying due procedure established under
the tamilnadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial purposes Act 1997 along
with corresponding Rules 2001 read with section 26-30 read wit h schedule I
right to Fair compensation and transparency in Land Acquisition A ct 2013
and quash the same.
WP No. 9052 of 2025
CALLING FOR RECORDS PERTAINING to the order dated 14.02.2025
bearing No.Roc No. 20/2023/spl Tah/sipcot issued by the 5th respondent as it
rendered without complying due procedure established under the tamilnadu
Acquisition of Land for Industrial purposes Act 1997 along with
corresponding Rules 2001 read with section 26-30 read with schedul e I right
to Fair compensation and transparency in Land Acquisition Act 2013 and
quash the same.
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WP No. 15754 of 2025
calling for records pertaining to the public notice dated 24.11.2016 bearing
document no. 29891/2016/B2 issued by the 3rd respondent as it is issued
against the procedure laid down in section 3(2) of the tamil nadu acqui sition of
land for industrial purposes act 1997 along with corresponding rules, 2001 and
quash the same.
WP No. 16245 of 2025
calling for records pertaining to the Public Notice dated 07.10.2016 bear ing
document no. 21004/2016/B2 issued by the 3rd Respondent as it is issued
against the procedure laid down as per section 3(2) of the Tamil Nadu
Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act 1997, along with corresponding
Rules, 2001 and Quash the same and calling for records pertaining to the Public
Notice dated 15.10.2016 bearing document no. 21003/2016/B2 issued by the
3rd Respondent as it is issued against the procedure laid down in Section 3(2) of
the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act 1997, along
with corresponding Rules, 2001 and Quash the same.
WP No. 16263 of 2025
calling for records pertaining to Gazette Notification dated 29.03.2022 bearing
No G.O M.S. 189 of 2022 as it is issued against the procedure laid down in
Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purpose s Act
1997 along with corresponding Rules, 2001 and Quash the same and calling f or
records pertaining to Gazette Notification dated 11.09.2023 bearing No G.O
M.S. 336 of 2023 as it is issued against the procedure laid down in Secti on 3(1)
of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act 1997 a long
with corresponding Rules, 2001 and Quash the same and calling for recor ds
pertaining to Gazette Notification dated 20.09.2024 bearing No G.O M.S 128 of
2024 as it is issued against the procedure laid down in Section 3(2) of the Tamil
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Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act 1997 along with
corresponding Rules, 2001 and Quash the same.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.K.Bhaskar
For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Sathish, AGP for R1, 3 to 8
Mrs.R.Revathi,
SC for R2
Common Order
These writ petitions are listed under the caption ‘for withdrawal’.
2.Learned counsel for the petitioners seeks permission of this Court to
withdraw these writ petitions. However, he seeks liberty for the pet itioners to
revive these writ petitions in case the respondents fail to comply with their
board of resolution dated 09.12.2025.
3.As per the aforesaid board of resolution dated 09.12.2025, the
respondents have agreed to release 33.11 acres of land out of the total extent of
66.52 acres of land, which was earlier the subject matter of the land acquisition.
The Board of resolution dated 09.12.2025 passed by the respondents (SIPCOT)
is placed on record by the learned counsel for the petitioners.
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4.As seen from the same, the respondents (SIPCOT) have agreed to gr ant
exemption in respect of 33.11 acres of land from acquisition of the t otal extent
of 66.52 acres of land, which was earlier acquired by the respondents (SIPCOT)
As a condition, the respondents (SIPCOT) in their resolution dated 09.12.2025
had made it clear that all the writ petitions will have to be withdrawn
unconditionally by the petitioners.
5.In terms of the resolution dated 09.12.2025 passed by the respondents
(SIPCOT), the petitioners have decided to withdraw these writ petitions.
Accordingly, these writ petitions are dismissed as withdrawn. Liberty is granted
to revive the prayer sought for in these writ petitions in case the resolution dated
09.12.2025 passed by the respondents (SIPCOT) is not adhered to by them.
Consequently, connected WMPs are closed. No costs.
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VGA
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To
1. The State Of Tamil Nadu
Rep. By Its Secretary,
Industries Department,
Secretariat,
Chennai- 600009.
2. The Managing Director,
State Industries Promotion,
Corporation Of Tamil Nadu (sipcot),
No.19 A, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road,
Egmore, Chennai -600008.
3. The District Collector,
Office Of The Collectorate,
Krishnagiri District.
4. The Special District Revenue Officer (l.A.).,
Sipcot Phase Iii And Iv,
1/165/3, Rajaji Nagar, 5th Cross,
Royakottai Main Road,
Krishnagiri.
5. The Special Tahsildar (l.A.),
Sipcot Phase Iii (unit- Ii),
Shoolagiri Taluk,
Krishnagiri District.
6. The Tahsildar,
Taluk Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District.
7. The Sub Registrar,
Sub Registrar Office,
Shoolagiri 635 117,
Krishnagiri District.
8. Commissioner Of Land Administration,
Land Administration Department
2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk,
Chennai- 600005.
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ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.
VGA
WP Nos.9034, 9052, 15748, 15754, 16245 & 16263 of 2025 AND
WMP Nos.10140, 10145, 10146, 10150, 10157, 10159, 10160,
10165, 17803, 17804, 17806, 17807, 17808, 17809, 17810, 17812,
17813, 17815, 17816, 17818, 17819, 17822, 18367, 18370,
18372, 18381, 18387, 18388, 18389, 18394 & 18396 OF 2025
28-04-2026
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