Thangam. M v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :24.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER and WMP (MD) No.12782 of 2024 M.Thangam ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, Madurai, Madurai District.

2. The Thasildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Block Development Officer, Alanganallur Union, Alanganallur, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

4. The President, Kallanai Panchayat, Alanganallur Panchayat Union, Madurai District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2 to 4 respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 21.06.2024 and consequently direct the fourth respondent to obliterate the road that 1/5

has been laid on the petitioner property to an extent of 4.3/4 cents in Survey No.44/2A1, Kallanai Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District. For Petitioners : Mr. P.T.Ramesh Raja For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.06.2024 and consequently, direct the fourth respondent to obliterate the road that has been laid on the petitioner property to an extent of 4.3/4 cents in Survey No.44/2A1, Kallanai Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 4 submitted that the third respondent will consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

3. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a 2/5

direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.06.2024 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. Such representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry, affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, the fourth respondent and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. In the event of any issues pertaining to land disputes, the parties shall approach the competent civil court. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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To

1. The District Collector, Madurai, Madurai District.

2. The Thasildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Block Development Officer, Alanganallur Union, Alanganallur, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

4. The President, Kallanai Panchayat, Alanganallur Panchayat Union, Madurai District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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