Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14422/2025dismissed

A.Kan Ilango v. The District Collector,

2025-06-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.14422 OF 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD)No.14422 of 2025 AND W.M.P.(MD)No.10618 of 2025 A.Kan Ilango ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, O/o.the District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

4. The Tahsildar, O/o.the Tahsildar, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District.

5. Kannathaal

6. Balakrishnan

7. Pandeeswari ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, issuing a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to protect the water body namely "Sarkar Poromboke-Chandranenthal Kanmai" in survey No.158/1, 158/3, 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.14422 OF 2025 158/4, 158/5 and 159/3 situated at Nedungulam Village, Seikalathoor Group, Manamadurai Taluk, Sivagangai District by way of cancelling the patta stand in the name of respondents 5 to 7 and consequently restrain the respondents 5 to 7 and any others from constructing any building in the said water catchment area by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.05.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Thirumurugan For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.S.Vinoth, Government Advocate.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. We are more than satisfied that the petition-mentioned survey numbers are patta lands. Hence, the relief sought for by the petitioner cannot be granted. This writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) & (B.PUGALENDHI, J.) 26th June 2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.14422 OF 2025 To:

1. The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Sivagangai District.

2. The District Revenue Officer, O/o.the District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

4. The Tahsildar, O/o.the Tahsildar, Manamadurai, Sivagangai District.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.14422 OF 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

AND B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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