C.Ramu v. The Tahsildar,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11-02-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD) NO. 1046 of 2025 C.Ramu Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Tahsildar, Mudhukulathur Taluk Ramanathapuram District
2. The Superintendent of Police Ramanathapuram District
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kamuthi Ramanathapuram District
4. The Inspector of Police Abiramam Ramanathapuram District
5. Dillithurai Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Anbumanikandantamilsooriyan For Respondent(s): Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R2 to R4 Mr.P.Thambidurai, Government Advocate for R1 Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner for cutting of Jury Flora trees in the land in SF.No.1/6 in Patta No.17601 measuring about 98 cents situated in Vikkiramapandiyapuram, Nallukurichi Post, Mudhukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, by considering the representation dated 03.12.2024.
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner for cutting of Jury Flora trees in the land in SF.No.1/6 in Patta No.17601 measuring about 98 cents situated in Vikkiramapandiyapuram, Nallukurichi Post, Mudhukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, by considering the representation dated 03.12.2024.
2.The petitioner claims that he is the owner of the land. The patta, settlement deed and A Register are in his name and the 5th respondent is no way connected to the said property.
3.Therefore, the 1st respondent Tahsildar is directed to conduct an enquiry by calling the petitioner under the 5th respondent. If all the property records are in favour of the petitioner, the first respondent Tahsildar shall pass appropriate orders to cut the Jury Flora trees.
4.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
11-02-2026 Tmg
To
1. The Tahsildar, Mudhukulathur Taluk Ramanathapuram District
2. The Superintendent of Police Ramanathapuram District
3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Kamuthi Ramanathapuram District
4. The Inspector of Police Abiramam Ramanathapuram District