Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15988/2025disposed of

Ramalakshmi M v. The District Collector

2025-10-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.15988 OF 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P.(MD)No.15988 of 2025 M.Ramalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2. The Social Welfare Officer, O/o.the District Collectorate, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.

4. The Tahsildar, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

5. Sivasubramaniapandian

6. Ramalakshmi

7. Naanmugarajan ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct enquiry with regard to the domestic violence and illegal transfer of property of the petitioner which is 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.15988 OF 2025 lying in S.No.179/1 of Veeranam Village, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District made by the respondents 5 to 7 by fabricating false documents, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sankar For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran, Government Advocate for R1,R2&R4.

Mr.H.Arumugam for R-5 to R-7.

Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate for R-3.

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O R D E R

The petitioner seeks issuance of writ of mandamus.

2. It is well settled that unless the legal duty on the part of the authorities is shown, the writ of mandamus cannot be issued. My attention has not been drawn to any statutory provision. Granting liberty to the petitioner to work out her rights in the manner known to law, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 22.10.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.15988 OF 2025 To:

1. The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2. The Social Welfare Officer, O/o.the District Collectorate, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

3. The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.

4. The Tahsildar, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.15988 OF 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

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