Madras High CourtWP/23554/2026disposed of

Mrs.R.M. Priyadharshni v. The District Collector

2026-06-23Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 23554 of 2026

1. R.M. Priyadharshni

2. R.Mohan Raj

3. R.M.Unamallai ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

2. The Divisional Revenue Officer, Salem District, Salem.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Salem Taluk, Salem.

4. The Tahsildar, Salem West Taluk, Salem.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to forthwith correct the classification of the land in the Village "A" Register in respect of Survey Nos.39/1, 39/2 and 39/3 (T.S.Nos.25/1, 25/2 and 25/4) Ward-C Reddiyur Revenue Village, Salem West Taluk, Salem District from "Eri Poramboke" to "Ryotwari Punjai" by considering the petitioner's representation dated 17.04.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.John Acquinas

For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Guruprasad, Govt Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 17.04.2026.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioners would submit that the petitioners have made a representation dated 17.04.2026 before the respondents to correct the classification of the land in the Village "A" Register in respect of Survey Nos.39/1, 39/2 and 39/3 (T.S.Nos.25/1, 25/2 and 25/4) Ward-C Reddiyur Revenue Village, Salem West Taluk, Salem District from "Eri Poramboke" to "Ryotwari Punjai". However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.M.Guruprasad, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioners' representation dated 17.04.2026 will be considered within a period of eight weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioners, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the third respondent to dispose of the petitioners' representation dated 17.04.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioners and other aggrieved persons, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight

(8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

23-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

2. The Divisional Revenue Officer, Salem District, Salem.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Salem Taluk, Salem.

4. The Tahsildar, Salem West Taluk, Salem.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM WP No. 23554 of 2026 23-06-2026