Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4277/2026disposed of

C.M.Pandian v. The District Collector,

2026-02-16Honourable Mr Justice R.Vijayakumar4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.4277 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.3538, 3539 and 3541 of 2026 1.C.M.Pandian 2.Lawrence

...Petitioners

1. The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi

2. The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Tenkasi.

3. The Commissioner/Executive Officer, Alangulam Panchayat Union, Tenkasi District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of CERTIORARI to call for the records relating to the impugned notice in Na.Ka.No.20/2024 dated 30.01.2026 on the file of the 3rd respondent and quash the same as illegal.

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For Petitioner : M/s.A.B.Jeeva For Respondents : Mr.Veera Kathiravan Additional Advocate General assisted by M/s.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader for R1 and R2 Mr.K.R.Badurus Zaman Government Advocate for R3

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking to quash the order passed by the 3rd respondent wherein the petitioner has been directed to vacate the shop by 15.02.2026.

2. A perusal of records reveal that the petitioner has taken the land belonging to the 3rd respondent on rent basis for the period covering 01.04.2024 to 31.03.2025. As lease has expired on 04.09.2024, a meeting was called for by the 3rd respondent with regard to the floating of tenders for construction of the new bus stand. The petitioner has also participated in the same on 05.09.2024.

3. The learned Additional Advocate General appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 has brought to the notice of the Court that a tender has been floated for construction of the new bus stand on 18.09.2024 and after finalisation of the tender, work order has been issued on 21.01.2026. Therefore, according to him, the petitioner cannot be permitted to continue his shop inside the bus stand area which will delay the construction of the new bus stand. 2/4

4. Considering the fact that the petitioner was granted only 15 days time to vacate the premises, this Court is of the considered opinion that some more time namely, upto 28.02.2026, could be granted to the petitioner.

5. In view of the above said facts, the petitioner shall not be disturbed till 28.02.2026 and from 01.03.2026, the respondents are entitled to take possession of the area and proceed with the construction activities.

6. With the above said observations, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are also closed. 16.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To

1. The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2. The Assistant Director of Town Panchayat, Tenkasi.

3. The Commissioner/Executive Officer, Alangulam Panchayat Union, Tenkasi District.

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R.VIJAYAKUMAR , J.

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