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Muthaiya v. The District Collector,

2026-04-29Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy3 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD) NO. 13408 of 2026 Muthaiya Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar Virudhunagar District.

2. The District Revenue officer Virudhunagar Virudhunagar District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Sivakasi Virudhunagar District.

4. The Tahsildar Sivakasi Virudhunagar District.

5. Idhaya Shankar Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.M. Ragul For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Oliraja, Government Advocate for R1 to R4 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 consider and - dispose the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2026 seeking to recover the temple land situated in Survey No. 755/1, Block No. 20, Sivakasi, belonging to Arulmigu Sri Bhadrakaliamman Mariamman Temple, from the control of private individual within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider and dispose the petitioner's representation dated 23.03.2026 seeking to recover the temple land situated in Survey No. 755/1, Block No. 20, Sivakasi, belonging to Arulmigu Sri Bhadrakaliamman Mariamman Temple, from the control of private individual within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2.The petitioner is seeking to issue free house site. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's claim and representation, dated 23.03.2026 based on the government orders issued to this house site patta and also the rules framed to the said scheme. If the petitioner is coming within the purview of the said government order, the 4th respondent shall consider the petitioner's claim and grant any government puramboke land to the petitioner in accordance to law. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 3.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

29-04-2026 Tmg

To

1. The District Collector, Virudhunagar Virudhunagar District.

2. The District Revenue officer Virudhunagar Virudhunagar District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Sivakasi Virudhunagar District.

4. The Tahsildar Sivakasi Virudhunagar District.