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M.Murugesan v. The District Collector

2026-06-04Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Murugesan S/o.Munian Kolathur Village Tiruvannamalai District 606755.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Collectors Office Tiruvannamalai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office Tiruvannamalai District.

3. The Tahsildar Thasildar Office Kilzhapethanur Village Tiruvannamalai District.

..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 pass appropriate orders to consider the petitioner representation dated 30.01.2026 to classify DC agricultural land to Non DC Land comprised in Survey No. 146/2A1C, 146/2A3, 146/2B1, 146/2B3, 146/2A1A and 146/2A1B totally measuring an extent of 2.11 acres at Kolathur Village, Tiruvannamalai District. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Babu For Respondent(s):

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026.

2. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, 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 30.01.2026 before the respondents, requesting for classification of DC agricultural land to Non DC Land comprised in Survey No. 146/2A1C, 146/2A3, 146/2B1, 146/2B3, 146/2A1A and 146/2A1B totally measuring an extent of 2.11 acres at Kolathur Village, Tiruvannamalai District. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents 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 12 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 & 2nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.01.2026 and after issuing due notice to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 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 Collectors Office Tiruvannamalai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office Tiruvannamalai District.

3. The Tahsildar Thasildar Office Kilzhapethanur Village Tiruvannamalai District.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 04-06-2026