Madras High CourtWMP(MD)/5710/2026closed

K. Mahalingam v. The Principal Secretary

2026-03-27Honourable Mr Justice K.Kumaresh Babu3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU WMP(MD).No.5710 of 2026 in WP(MD).No.30608 of 2025 K.Mahalingam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Principal Secretary, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Fort St.George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The District Collector, Virudhunagar, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Assistant Director, Rural Development Department, District Collectorate, Virudhaunagar District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Viruthunagar Union, Viruthunagar District - 626 132.

5.The Secretary, Ilanthaikulam Village Panchayat Office, Vathirairippu Taluk, Viruthunagar District - 626 149.

.... Respondents.

PRAYER:- Writ Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to permit amendment by substituting "Watrap Union Office" in place of "Virudhunagar Union Office" in the cause title of the order, petition and affidavit and to pass such further or other order.

For Petitioner : R.Karunanidhi

ORDER

The present Miscellaneous Petition has been filed to permit amendment by substituting "Watrap Union Office" in place of "Virudhunagar Union Office" in the cause title of the order, petition and affidavit.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner.

3. Considering the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this petition and being satisfied with the same, the petition is ordered as prayed for. The Registry is directed to substitute the fourth respondent in the Writ Petition with the "Watrap Union Office" in place of "Virudhunagar Union Office" and carry out necessary amendments in the petition, affidavit as well as in the order dated 30.10.2025 and issue a fresh order copy accordingly. 27.03.2026 Gba

K.KUMARESH BABU.,J.

Gba WMP(MD).No.5710 of 2026 in WP(MD).No.30608 of 2025 27.03.2026