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S.Selvi v. The Principal Secretary

2026-03-04Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-03-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Selvi W/o.Late Sekar, Uppupalayam East, Vellakovil, Kangayam Taluk, Tiruppur District- 638 111.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Principal secretary Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Director Adi Dravidar Welfare Directorate, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005 3.The District Collector Collectorate Tiruppur.

4.The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare officer District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare office, Tiruppur.

5.The Special Thasildar Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Special Thasildar Office, Kangayam Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the Respondents to handover the physical

possession of the allotted house site vide patta bearing Vi.Ma. Pa.No. 414 / 2021 - 22 dated 01.07.2022 issued by the Respondent No.5 within a stipulated time frame fixed by this Honble Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.B.Mohan For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Gowthamaraj, GA

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the Respondents to handover the physical possession of the allotted house site vide patta bearing Vi.Ma. Pa.No. 414 / 2021 - 22 dated 01.07.2022 issued by the Respondent No.5.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, on 13.07.2022, the 5th respondent had issued patta dated 01.07.2022 allotting free house site to an extent of 0.02 cents situated at Survey No.307/1A of Vellakovil Village under Adi Dravidar Welfare Scheme. However, no physical possession was provided to the petitioner till date. Hence, the petitioner had sent a letter dated 22.12.2022 and filed a petition dated 26.12.2022 seeking for physical possession of the allotted house site. Finally, on 03.01.2023, a representation was also made by the petitioner. However, no steps were taken by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 03.01.2023 will be disposed of by the respondent within a period of 4 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents and also perused the entire materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 5th respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 03.01.2023 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 4 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 04-03-2026 nsa Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The Principal secretary Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Director Adi Dravidar Welfare Directorate, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005 3.The District Collector Collectorate Tiruppur.

4.The District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare officer District Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare office, Tiruppur.

5.The Special Thasildar Adi Dravidar Welfare Department, Special Thasildar Office, Kangayam

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 04-03-2026