Uthiyammal v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN & W.M.P.(MD)No.4399 of 2022 Uthiyammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3.The Tahsildar, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to forbear the respondents from laying pathway in petitioners land Survey No.803/2A15 and Survey No. 803/2B2 in Keezha Sathiram Village, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.11.2021 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mrs.M.Nivedhitha for Mr.N.Mohideen Basha For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. It is not in dispute that the petition mentioned lands are the patta lands of the writ petitioner. The respondent obviously cannot lay any pathway through the said patta lands without acquiring the same in the manner known to law. So long as the petition mentioned lands retain the character of the patta lands, the respondents cannot lay any pathway through the same. The writ petition is allowed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3.The Tahsildar, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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