S.Ragunathan v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.04.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MS JUSTICE R.POORNIMA W.P(MD)No.10576 of 2025 S.Ragunathan ... Petitioner .Vs.
1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to allot and issue patta to the land which comes under the classification of Sarkar Kali Manai Idam to 1/6
the landless and people living below poverty line lying in S.No. 332/2 situated at Nariyankudi Village Group, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the Petitioner's representation, dated 22.3.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ranjithkumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar 1 to 3 Govt. Pleader
O R D E R
DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN., J AND R.POORNIMA.,J This Public Interest Litigation is filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to dipose of the proceedings pending before the third respondent in connection with allocation of Government Poramboke land to the landless poor people.
2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3.From the facts, this Court finds that the land in S.No.332/2 situated at Nariyankudi Village Group, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District was already the subject-matter in W.P(MD)No. 2851 of 2022, wherein, patta granted to the persons came to be cancelled and now it is alleged that the land is barren and 2/6
therefore, it has to be allotted to the landless poor living below poverty line.
4.It is contended that the land is classified as 'Sarkar Kali Manai Idam' and therefore the Revenue Authorities has to act upon the representation and allocate land to the landless poor people. In this regard, the Petitioner claims that he has given a representation on 22.3.2025 and no order has been passed so far. 5.The learned Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 states that pursuant to the order of this Court made, S.No.332/2 in Nariyankudi Group of Village has been reclassified as ''Sarkar Kali Manai'' by proceedings of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, dated 12.6.2023. If any individual seek for individual house site patta, based on their eligibility, the same will be considered. General representation on behalf of public cannot be scrutinized.
6.Recording the above said submission, the Writ Petition is disposed of. It is open to the landless poor people living below the poverty line to make necessary application to the Revenue Authorities for grant of house site patta and on such application being received, the same be considered in accordance with law. 3/6
7.With the above observations, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
[G.J.,J.] [R.P.,J.] 16.04.2025 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vsn To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.
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DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.
and R.POORNIMA ,J.
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