Umayar Thangam G v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19-06-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN WP(MD)No.17017 of 2026 & WMP(MD)No.12599 of 2026

1. G.Umayar Thangam

2. Velayutham

3. Murugswari Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Tahsildar, Kadaladi Taluk, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram District.

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Ms.S.Devasena For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Venkatesh, Counsel for State Prayer: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS directing the 2nd respondent to conduct enquiry on the petitioners' explanation dated 18.02.2026 to notice dated 22.01.2026 in Na.Ka. 3/476/2025 U/S 7 of Land Encroachment Act issued by the 2nd respondent and direct the 2nd respondent to issue patta to the petitioners for the land in S.No.521/6 in S.Tharaikudi village, Kadaladi Taluk as such part of said land under their possession and enjoyment with in a time frame fixed by the Court.

ORDER

WMP(MD)No.12599 of 2026 filed to permit the petitioners to file writ petition, is ordered.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this writ petition. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

3. Permission granted. The Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. (N.SATHISH KUMAR J.) (M.JOTHIRAMAN J.) 19-06-2026 bala To

1. The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Tahsildar, Kadaladi Taluk, Kadaladi, Ramanathapuram District.

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