A.Rani v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Rani W/o.Appadurai, A.K.Thanda Village, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri Collectorate, 1st Floor, Salem Main road, Dharmapuri 636 705

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Harur Division Salem Bypass, Periyar Nagar, Harur, Dharmapuri 636903

3. The Special Tahsildar Adi Dravidar Welfare, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri ..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 4.04.2026 de-notify the land admeasuring 0.37 hectares in SF No. 199/1C1A , S.Thathampatti village, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri and to consequently direct the respondents to mutate the revenue records in the name of the petitioner in light of the report of the 2nd respondent dated 18.02.2025

For Petitioner(s):

Ms.Gopika Nambiar For Respondent(s):

Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2026.

2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 04.04.2026 before the 1st respondent, requesting to de-notify the land admeasuring 0.37 hectares in SF No. 199/1C1A, S.Thathampatti village, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri and to mutate the revenue records in the name of the petitioner in light of the report of the 2nd respondent dated 18.02.2025. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 1st respondent till date. Hence, this petition.

5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.04.2026 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 04-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri Collectorate, 1st Floor, Salem Main road, Dharmapuri 636 705

2. The Revenue Divisional officer Harur Division Salem Bypass, Periyar Nagar, Harur, Dharmapuri 636903

3. The Special Tahsildar Adi Dravidar Welfare, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 04-06-2026