Veeraiah @ Kabilan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Veeraiah @ Kabilan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukottai, 3.The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, 4.Avudaiappan 5.Murugesan 6.Ramadoss 7.Arumugasamy ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1/6

respondents 4 to 7 in Oorani and Pathirikulam water catchment area comprised in Survey No.354/1 and 354/2 measuring to an extent of 0.39.5 Hectares and 1.27.5 Hectares respectively situated at Manjanviduthi Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 08.09.2021. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For Respondents : Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.

Mr.D.Rameshkumar for R5 to R7

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.It is not in dispute that S.No.354/1 has been classified as water body. Even as on date, the revenue record reflects its character as such. We direct the authorities to maintain the character of S.No.354/1 as it for all times to come.

3.However, S.No.354/2 has been classified as a patta land during UDR. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner has filed revision before the District Revenue Officer and the same is pending in File No.D3/24534/2021. We direct the District Revenue Officer, Pudukottai 2/6

to dispose of the said application on merits in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Before passing final order, the District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai shall put all the interested persons on notice. If any encroachment is found in S.No.354/2, it shall be removed by adhering to statutory procedures. We make it clear that we have not gone into the merits of the matter.

4.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. (G.R.S.J.,) & (B.P.J.,) 23.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukottai, 3/6

3.The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Copy to:

The District Revenue Officer, 4/6

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

and B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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