Manickam v. The District Collector

1 W.P.(MD)NO.1607 OF 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD)No.1607 of 2020 Manickam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.Revenue Divisional Office, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Tahsildar, O/o.Tahsildar, Ramanathapuram District.

4. J.Allah Pitchai ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, issuing a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to take action against the fourth respondent and restrain him from illegally encroaching the land situated in S.No.791/A, B, C, Vedhalai Panchayat, Mandapam Group, Ramanathapuram District which is classified as Oorani, Mayanam and Kovil.

1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.1607 OF 2020 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Senthil Kumar For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar, Special Government Pleader.

For R-4 : Mr.M.Thankarasu * * *

O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. It is beyond dispute that survey Nos.791/2 and 791/3, Vedhalai Village have been classified as Oorani / burial ground / temple. The character of the said survey numbers will be maintained as such for all times to come. No other activities in the said survey numbers will be permitted. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

(G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) & (B.PUGALENDHI, J.) 26th June 2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.1607 OF 2020 To:

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.Revenue Divisional Office, Ramanathapuram District.

3. The Tahsildar, O/o.Tahsildar, Ramanathapuram District.

3/4

4 W.P.(MD)NO.1607 OF 2020 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

AND B.PUGALENDHI, J.

PMU W.P.(MD)No.1607 of 2020 26.06.2025 4/4