Velmurugan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR and W.M.P(MD)Nos.117 & 118 of 2023 Velmurugan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Assistant Director (Panchayat), Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Commissioner, Sankarankoil Panchayat Union, Sankarankoil, Tenkasi District.

4.S.Pattaraisamy ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the impugned cancellation order issued by the third respondent dated 22.12.2022 in respect of the petitioner's fishing rights and consequential re-tender cum auction notice issued by the third 1/4

respondent in Na.Ka.BDOSKL/125/2022-A2 dated 29.12.2022 and quash the same as illegal and consequently directing the third respondent to grant lease right of fishing to the petitioner in respect of Veppankulam Kanmoi, Sankarankoil Panchayat Union, Tenkasi District. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Veerakumar For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R.1 & R.2 Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader for R.3

ORDER

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the prayer sought for in this writ petition has become infructuous. 2.Recording the same, this Writ Petition stands closed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. 19.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Assistant Director (Panchayat), Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3.The Commissioner, Sankarankoil Panchayat Union, Sankarankoil, Tenkasi District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J.

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