Malika v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED:10.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ WP.No.23462 of 2025 Malliga ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector Collectorate, Vengikkal Tiruvannamalai - 606 604 2.The District Adi Dravida Welfare Officer Collectorate, Vengikkal Tiruvannamalai - 606 604 3.The Thasildar Sengam(T.K) Tiruvannamalai(Dt) 4.The Special Thasildar Adi Dravida Welfare Sengam(T.K) Tiruvannamalai(Dt)

5. Village Administrative Officer Kottakulam Village Sengam(T.K) Tiruvannamalai(Dt) ...Respondents 1/5

PRAYER: This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the representations dated 11.01.2023 to take possession of house Site No.6 at Kottakulam Village.

For Petitioners : Mr.Nitesh Kumar For Respondent : Mr.P.Sathish for R1 to R5 Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.01.2023 and to take possession of house site No.6 at Kottakulam Village, Sengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.

3. It is stated by both the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Addl. Govt. Pleader appearing for the respondents that the present issue involved in this writ petition shall stand covered by the order 2/5

of this Court in W.P.No.20362 of 2025 on 13.06.2025.

4. Heard both sides and perused the order passed in W.P.No.20362 of 2025.

5. It is seen that the issue involved in this writ petition stands covered by the order of this Court dated 13.06.2023 made in W.P.No.20362 of 2025. The operative portion of the order made in W.P.No.20362 of 2025 is extracted hereunder:

8. In view thereof, the writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.01.2023 and take appropriate action on the same after putting the petitioner and the earlier allottees and those who are in illegal possession of the house sites and any other interested parties/rival claimants, if any, on notice, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is open to the official respondents to request for police protection before the 6th respondent for removing illegal encroachment, if any. If any such request is made, the 6th respondent is directed to provide adequate police protection. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. No costs.

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6. Thus, in view of the order passed in W.P.No.20362 of 2025 involving similar issue as of the present writ petition, this Writ Petition stands disposed of in terms of the order passed in W.P.No.20362 of 2025. No costs.

10.07.2025 msr Index: Yes/No Internet:Yes/No To 1.The District Collector Collectorate, Vengikkal Tiruvannamalai - 606 604 2.The District Adi Dravida Welfare Officer Collectorate, Vengikkal Tiruvannamalai - 606 604 3.The Thasildar Sengam(T.K) Tiruvannamalai(Dt) 4.The Special Thasildar Adi Dravida Welfare Sengam(T.K) Tiruvannamalai(Dt)

5. Village Administrative Officer Kottakulam Village Sengam(T.K) Tiruvannamalai(Dt) 4/5

MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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