J.Rangarajan v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04.02.2026 C O R A M THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN and W.M.P.No.4334 of 2026 J.Rangarajan ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Dharmapuri - 5.

2.The Tahsildar, Palacode, Dharmapuri District.

3.The Revenue Inspector, Marandahalli, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to forthwith consider and pass orders on the Statutory Appeal of the petitioner dated 07.01.2026, within a stipulated period and consequently forbear the respondents from demolishing the House of the petitioner bearing Door No.11, Thandava Udayar Street, Marandahalli Post, Dharmapuri District, pending disposal of the Statutory Appeal of the petitioner dated 07.01.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sekvarah For Respondents : Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader *****

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by C.KUMARAPPAN,J.,) The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that he was issued with notice under Section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act on 31.12.2025. It is the submission of the petitioner that thereafter they preferred an appeal under Section 10 of the Act on 07.01.2026 and such an appeal is pending and seeks for a speedy disposal.

2. While looking at the filing of the appeal under Section 10 of the Act, it was only on 07.01.2026 and the Authority needs to have a reasonable time to adjudicate upon the matter and it is also relevant to refer that individuals cannot have out of turn hearing of the matter in a routine way, which would cause prejudice to the other litigants who are in queue.

3. Therefore, this Court is not incline to give any direction to the Authorities. However, the Authorities may dispose of the appeal as expeditiously as possible, according to the seniority. 2/4

4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (S.M.S,J.,) (C.K,J.,) 04.02.2026 Index: Yes / No Internet: Yes / No dsa To:

1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Dharmapuri - 5.

2.The Tahsildar, Palacode, Dharmapuri District.

3.The Revenue Inspector, Marandahalli, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

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