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The Madras High Court has closed a contempt of court petition filed by Latha Rajinikanth against Kancheepuram Collector Kalaiselvi Mohan. The petition stemmed from the Collector’s initial failure to provide Rajinikanth with enhanced compensation for land acquired from her in 2006 for a Chennai City Waterways Scheme. While the land acquisition initially valued the land at ₹1,500 per cent, subsequent court battles by other landowners resulted in the Supreme Court ordering compensation of ₹50,000 per cent in 2018. Rajinikanth, though not initially part of the litigation, sought the same compensation. The High Court initially directed the Collector to address Rajinikanth’s representation, and when it wasn’t addressed, she filed a contempt petition. The court closed the petition after the Collector issued proceedings to pay the enhanced compensation but has scheduled a follow-up hearing to ensure the payment has been made.

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Madras High Court Closes Contempt Case Against Collector in Latha Rajinikanth Land Compensation Dispute

Chennai, November 9, 2025 – The Madras High Court has closed a contempt of court petition filed by Latha Rajinikanth, wife of actor Rajinikanth, against Kancheepuram Collector Kalaiselvi Mohan. The case centered around compensation owed to Ms. Rajinikanth for land acquired by the government in 2006 for the Chennai City Waterways Scheme.

The land, located in Tirumudivakkam village, was initially valued at ₹1,500 per cent (435.6 square feet) during the acquisition. However, subsequent legal battles by other landowners resulted in the Supreme Court mandating a significantly higher compensation of ₹50,000 per cent in 2018.

Though not initially part of the original litigation, Ms. Rajinikanth, citing the Supreme Court ruling, requested the same enhanced compensation. When her representation to the Collector was not addressed, she filed a writ petition. The High Court directed the Collector to consider her request. After inaction, Rajinikanth filed for contempt against the Collector.

Justice N. Anand Venkatesh closed the contempt plea after the Collector issued proceedings on September 27, 2025, to pay the ₹50,000 per cent compensation. However, the court has directed the High Court Registry to relist the matter on Monday, November 10, 2025, to confirm that the payment has been received by Ms. Rajinikanth.

This case highlights the complexities of land acquisition and the lengthy legal battles that can ensue when landowners dispute compensation amounts.

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