Sadagopan. L v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI Sadagopan. L S/o. Lingan, D.No.1225, Palayapettai, Pachoor Post, Natrampalli Taluk, Tirupathur District.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Thirupathur District.

2.The Thasildar Natrampalli Taluk, Thirupathur District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer Pachoor Village, Natrampalli Taluk, Thirupathur District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Natrampalli, Thirupathur District Respondent(s) PRAYER This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent herein to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 22.09.2025 to using burial ground in Pachoor Village, survey No. 378.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M. Ravi

For Respondent(s):

Mrs.S.Anitha, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed to direct the 1st respondent herein to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 22.09.2025 and to permit the petitioner and other villagers to use the burial ground in Survey No. 378 of Pachoor Village. 2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the resident of Pachoor Village, Tirupathur District and that the people of the said village are using the burial ground at Sy.No.378 of Pachoor Village for more than 70 years. However, now the respondents 2 and 3 are objecting to the use of the burial ground at Sy.No.378. Hence, the petitioner made a representation dated 22.09.2025 before the first respondent for allowing the petitioner and other villagers to use the burial ground at Sy.No.378, However, the same has not been considered by the first respondent till date. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation will be considered and orders will be passed within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and in view of the limited request sought for by the petitioner, this court directs the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 22.09.2025 within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, in accordance with law, after providing an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and to any other aggrieved party.

6. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 20-11-2025 Tsg Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1. The District Collector, Thirupathur District.

2.The Thasildar Natrampalli Taluk, Thirupathur District.

3.The Village Administrative Officer Pachoor Village, Natrampalli Taluk, Thirupathur District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office,

Natrampalli, Thirupathur District M.DHANDAPANI J.

Tsg 20-11-2025