Kathan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.04.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA and W.M.P(MD)No.4877 of 2022 Kathan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Tasildar, Mannachanallur, Tiruchirappalli District.

3.The Assistant Divisional Engineer (Highways) Ka.(Ma)pa, Lalgudi Post, Trichy District.

4.The Assistant Engineer, (Highways) Ka.(Ma) Pa, Mannachanallur Post, Trichy District.

5.Manimaran ... Respondents 1/4

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to provide alternative house site for the residents of the Kopurapatti hamlet Aligiamanavalam Village and Kovinthapuram hamlet of Kovathakudi Village, Mannachallur Taluk, Trichy District before the eviction process. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Madhu For Respondents : Mr.T.Amjad Khan Government Advovate for R.1 to R.4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.

2.The petitioner has given an application to the District Collector, Tiruchirappalli seeking alternative house site for the residents of Kopurapatti hamlet.

3.We called upon the first respondent to consider the aforesaid representation and pass an appropriate order as per the existing norms. We make it clear that we have not given any positive direction as such. 2/4

4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [G.R.S., J.] [R.P, J.] 07.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Tiruchirappalli.

2.The Tasildar, Mannachanallur, Tiruchirappalli District.

3.The Assistant Divisional Engineer (Highways) Ka.(Ma)pa, Lalgudi Post, Trichy District.

4.The Assistant Engineer, (Highways) Ka.(Ma) Pa, Mannachanallur Post, Trichy District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA , J.

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