Madras High CourtWP/44519/2025disposed of with direction

R.Suresh v. The District Collector

2025-11-19Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI R.Suresh Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector District Collectorate Ariyalur District.

2.The Chief Engineer, Water Resource Department,Trichy, 3.The Superintending Engineer, Wrd Mining And Monitoring Circle Chepauk Chennai 600 005.

4.The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Department, Mining And Monitory Division Trichy Respondent(s) PRAYER;This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to remove the entire sand stored in the patta lands of the petitioner in SF.No.142 / 1A and 142 / 1 c1 measuring an extent of 1.22.5 Hectares (3.02 Acres ) in Thalavai North Revenue Village, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur District and consequently direct the respondents to pay the arrears of rent payable to the petitioner. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Kamadevan For Respondent:

Mr.P.S.Raman, AG Assisted by Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 1st respondent to remove the entire sand stored in the patta lands of the petitioner in SF.No.142 / 1A and 142 / 1 c1 measuring an extent of 1.22.5 Hectares (3.02 Acres ) in Thalavai North Revenue Village, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur District and consequently direct the respondents to pay the arrears of rent payable to the petitioner.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that the respondents approached the petitioner to give his land for the purpose of sand storage yard, for which, the same was given on lease agreement dated 30.07.2022 and subsequently, renewed periodically on 29.06.2023, 24.05.2024, 25.04.2025 and 25.07.2025 and the same was renewed and thus the lease will get over by 24.12.2025. however, there are arrears of rent and further the petitioner needs the land for his own purpose. Hence, the petitioner has sought to remove the entire sand stored in the patta lands of the petitioner in SF. No.142/1A & 142/1C1 measuring an extent of 1.22.5 Hectares (3.02 Acres) in Thalavai North Revenue Village, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur District and consequently, direct the respondents to pay the arrears of rent payable to the petitioner and the same is not considered. Hence, he filed the present writ petition.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that this Court may direct the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioners representation within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

4. The learned Advocate General appearing for the respondent submitted that the lease period has been expired on 20.09.2025. The petitioner's possession will be handed over to him within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

5. Heard the learned counsel for both side and perused the materials available on record.

6. Recording the submission made by the learned Additional Advocate General, this court directs the respondents to hand over the vacant possession to the petitioner within a period of four weeks from today and settle all the arrears to him.

7. With the above directions, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 19-11-2025 rli Note: Issue order copy on 21.11.2025 Index:Yes/No

Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes M.DHANDAPANI J.

rli To 1.The District Collector District Collectorate Ariyalur District.

2.The Chief Engineer, Water Resource Department Trichy, Trichy 20.

3.The Superintending Engineer, Wrd Mining And Monitoring Circle Chepauk Chennai 600 005.

4.The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Department, Mining And Monitory Division Trichy ?

19-11-2025?