Madras High CourtWP/37914/2024disposed of

Periasami v. The District Collector,

2026-04-21Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP No.41011 of 2024 Periasami ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, (R1-suo motu impleaded as per order dated 24.01.2025 in W.P.No.37914 of 2024)

2. The Tahsildar, Bhuvanagiri, Bhuvanagiri Taluk,

3. The Commissioner/ Block Development Officer, Mel Bhuvanagiri Panchayat Union, Bhuvanagiri, Bhuvanagiri Taluk,

4. The Village Administrative Officer, Jayankondan and Marudur, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District.

5. The President, Jayakondan Panchayat, Jayankondan, Bhuvanagiri Taluk,

6. The President, Marudur Panchayat, Bhuvanagiri Taluk,

7. The Tahsildar (ADW), Villupuram Villupuram Taluk, Villupuram District.

8. Kolanji

9. Sekar (R1 to R8 are re-serialised as R2 to R9 as per order dated 24.01.2025 in W.P.No.37914 of 2024) ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of writ of mandamus, forbearing the respondents 1 to 6 or any person claiming under them from in any manner converting the property bearing S.No.66/4 Hec.0.20.0 in Jayankondan Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District into a burial ground.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.D.Baskar For Respondent(s):

Mrs.S.Anitha Special Government Pleader for R1 to R6 For R7 & R8 - No appearance

ORDER

This writ petition is filed to forbear the respondents 1 to 6 or any person claiming under them from in any manner converting the property comprised in S.No.66/4, measuring Hec.0.20.0 situated at Jayankondan Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District into a burial ground and pass such further or other orders.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 21.11.2024 to restrain the respondents from in any manner converting the subject property comprised in S.No.66/4, measuring Hec.0.20.0 situated at Jayankondan Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District into a burial ground. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 6 would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2024 will be considered within a period of 12 weeks.

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

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 21.11.2024, after issuing due notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the private respondents, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that the interim injunction

granted by this Court vide order dated 21.12.2024 shall remain in force till the disposal of the aforesaid representation of the petitioner. With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition stands closed. 21-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order vm To

1. The District Collector,