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Madras High CourtWP/4740/2026disposed of with direction

N.Thangavel v. The District Collector

2026-02-12Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 12-02-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI N.Thangavel ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Tiruppur District, Tiruppur.

2. The District Revenue officer, Tiruppur District Tiruppur,

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

4. The Tahsildar, Palladam Taluk, Palladam, Tiruppur District.

5. Mr. Gunasekaran, The Village Administrative Officer, Vavipalayam Village, Mandhiripalayam Post, Palladam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

..Respondent(s)

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd to 4th respondents to conduct an enquiry and take an action against the 5th Respondent on the basis of the communication issued by the 1st respondent in his proceedings Na.Ka.25822/2025/E1 dated 21.11.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.R.Hemalatha For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Balamurugan Government Advocate for R1 to R4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 2nd to 4th respondents to conduct an enquiry and take an action against the 5th Respondent on the basis of the communication issued by the 1st respondent in his proceedings Na.Ka.25822/2025/E1 dated 21.11.2025.

2. With the consent of the learned counsel appearing on either side, this Writ Petition is taken up for disposal at the admission stage. Since no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the 5th respondent is dispensed with.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is a resident of Kullampalayam, Vavipalayam Village, Mandhiripalayam Post, Palladam Taluk, Tiruppur District. The 5th respondent employed as a Village Administrate Officer in Mandhiripalayam and he is also in-charge of the petitioner's village and as per the Government orders. The petitioner claimed that the 5th respondent has to stay in Mandhiripalayam village whereas he is residing in Vaavipalayam Village, which is far from the Mandhipalayam and the same is affecting the day to day administration of the petitioner's village thereby, the petitioner made a complaint before the 1st respondent / District Collector on 04.11.2025 and the same was forwarded to the 3rd respondent / Revenue Divisional officer for filing report but, the same was not implemented. Hence, the present writ petition is filed.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that this Court may issue a direction to the 3rd respondent to implement the order passed by the 1st respondent dated 21.11.2025 within a time frame.

5. Considering the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to implement the order dated 21.11.2025 sent by the 1st respondent, after providing opportunity to the 5th respondent, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 12-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN

To

1. The District Collector, Tiruppur District, Tiruppur.

2. The District Revenue officer, Tiruppur District Tiruppur,

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

4. The Tahsildar, Palladam Taluk, Palladam, Tiruppur District.

5. Mr. Gunasekaran, The Village Administrative Officer, Vavipalayam Village, Mandhiripalayam Post, Palladam Taluk, Tiruppur District.

M.DHANDAPANI, J.

KKN 12-02-2026