G.Manojkeyan v. The District Revenue Officer And Additional District Magistrate

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 30.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY G.Manojkeyan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Revenue Officer and Additional District Magistrate, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sattur, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Sattur, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to Direct the Respondents 1 to 3 to issue No Objection Certificate to the Petitioner and enabling the Petitioner to construct the fireworks factory in survey

nos. 480/14, 480/17, 480/18, 480/21, 480/22, 480/23, 480/24, 480/25, 480/26, 480/27, 480/28, 480/29, 481/1 in Pappakudi Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Honble Court and to pass any other further or other orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper and thus render justice. For Petitioner :Mr.M.Saravanakumar For Respondent :Mr.S.Kameshwaran Government Advocate

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for a mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to issue No objection Certificate to the petitioner and enabling the petitioner to construct the fireworks factory in survey nos. 480/14, 480/17, 480/18, 480/21, 480/22, 480/23, 480/24, 480/25, 480/26, 480/27, 480/28, 480/29, 481/1 in Pappakudi Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District within a stipulated time.

2. Heard Mr.M.Saravanakumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.S.Kameshwaran, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. When the matter came up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate, appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that while conducting an enquiry regarding the lands, they found that in some of the survey numbers, a Patta had been issued to landless poor persons. Therefore, no objection has been raised so far.

4. Be that as it may, when the petitioner has made an application and subsequently followed it up with a representation, the same shall be considered, and an order should be passed in accordance with the law.

5. Even with reference to the said defects or any other impediments, the petitioner can also be heard by way of a personal hearing. If the petitioner rectifies the defect or satisfies the authority, then the same shall be considered. However, if the land is found to be unsuitable, an order in writing must still be passed.

6. In view thereof, the writ petition is disposed of on the following terms:-

i.

The petitioner's representation dated 22.12.2025 shall be considered by the 1st respondent. After receiving the necessary reports from respondents 2 and 3, and providing the petitioner an opportunity for a personal hearing, the 1st respondent shall decide the matter in accordance with the law;

ii. Let the aforesaid excise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, in any event not later than six weeks from the date of receipt of the web copy of the order;

iii. Needless to mention that the said time is given in view of the notification of the general election and the moral code of conduct in force;

iv. No costs.

30.03.2026 NCC:Yes/No rgm

To

1. The District Revenue Officer and Additional District Magistrate, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sattur, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

3. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Sattur, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

rgm 30.03.2026