Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5549/2026disposed of

Rathinam v. The District Collector

2026-02-27Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Rathinam ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate Premises, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Highways Department, Unit III, O/o the Highways Department, Dindigul District.

3. The Special District Revenue, Officer (LAO), Madurai District.

4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.

5. The Tahsildar, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul.

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6. The Divisional Engineer, Tiruppur District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the fifth respondent to inspect the lands comprised Survey Nos. 268/2B3, 268/1A, 268/1C, 268/1B and 267/2A situated at Kapiliyapatti Village, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District, and consequently to rectify the erroneous subdivision and FMB entries and issue patta in the petitioner's favour by considering his representation dated 20.01.2026. For Petitioner :Mr. A.Balaji For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 to R6

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the fifth respondent to inspect the lands comprised Survey Nos. 268/2B3, 268/1A, 268/1C, 268/1B and 267/2A situated at Kapiliyapatti Village, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District, and consequently to rectify the erroneous sub-division and FMB entries and issue patta in the petitioner's favour by considering his representation dated 20.01.2026.

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2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record.

3. It is informed that though a notification was issued for acquisition of the land for the purpose of laying a State Highway, the road has not been laid on the petitioner's land.

4. In response,the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents submitted that the matter is pending before the fourth respondent and that the fourth respondent will consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation in accordance with law. .

5. In view of the above submission, without going into the merits of the matter, this Court directs the fourth respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2026 after conducting an inquiry, which shall include issuing notice to the petitioner and any other persons who may be affected and considering any objections submitted by them. The fourth respondent shall thereafter pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise 3/6

shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 27.02.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To