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K.Palanichamy v. The District Collector

2026-01-08Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :08.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collectorate, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

4. The Thasildar, Tirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

5.K.Suresh Kumar ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No. 3 to cancel the patta No. 1304 in favour of respondent No. 5 and restore 1/5

the same in the name of Karuppiah, S/o. Arumugam in respect of Survey No. 324/2 is total extent of 0.7.00 ares at Pilivalam Village, Pilivalam Post, Tirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District and consequently direct the respondent No. 3 to dispose the enquiry proceedings in Na.Ka.A2/2512/2023 dated 29.04.2023.

For Petitioner : M/s. S.Rajasekar For Respondents :Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate for R1 to R3 Mr.D.Venkatesh for R4 No appearance for R5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the third respondent to cancel the Patta No. 1304 in favour of the fifth respondent and restore the same in the name of Karuppiah, S/o. Arumugam, in respect of Survey No. 324/2 admeasuring to an extent of 0.7.00 ares at Pilivalam Village, Pilivalam Post, Tirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District and consequently, direct the third respondent to dispose of the inquiry proceedings in Na.Ka.A2/2512/2023 dated 29.04.2023.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2/5

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submitted that the third respondent would conduct and conclude the inquiry after putting the petitioner, the fifth respondent and all other necessary parties on notice and would pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

4. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the third respondent/Revenue Divisional Officer to conduct and conclude the inquiry on merits and in accordance with law after providing an opportunity to the petitioner, the fifth respondent and all the necessary parties and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 08.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, O/o. District Collectorate, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

4. The Thasildar, Tirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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