Arunagiri v. The District Collector

2026:MHC:1453

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER Arunagiri ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Erode, Erode District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Gobichettipalayam, Erode.

3. Thasildar Anthiyur Taluk, Erode District.

..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to dispose of the appeals dated 15.03.2026 filed by the petitioner against the orders dated 18.07.2025 on the file of the 3rd respondent and issue direction to consider the request of the petitioner for grant of patta to the aforesaid land admeasuring 635 Sq.ft out of larger extent comprised in Survey Number 318 situated at Kupandampalayam Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Nandhagopal For Respondent(s):

Mr.T.Arunkumar Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ of mandamus has been instituted to the 1st Respondent to dispose of the appeals dated 15.03.2026 filed by the petitioner against the orders dated 18.07.2025 on the file of the 3rd respondent, and issue direction to consider the request of the petitioner for grant of patta to the aforesaid land admeasuring 635 Sq.ft out of larger extent comprised in Survey No.318, situated at Kupandampalayam Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode.

2. Petitioner has been identified as an encroacher of Government land by the revenue authorities. Notice under Section 7 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 (for brevity, hereinafter referred to as 'Act') was issued and after affording opportunity, final notice under Section 6 of the Act came to be issued.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that petitioner preferred an appeal under Section 10 of the Act before the District Collector, which is pending.

4. In view of the above facts, 1st respondent/District Collector shall dispose of the statutory appeal in order of seniority and on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible.

5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 07-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GD To

1. The District Collector Erode, Erode District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Gobichettipalayam, Erode.

3. Thasildar Anthiyur Taluk, Erode District.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND K.SURENDER, J.

GD 07-04-2026