Madras High CourtWP(MD)/15993/2026disposed of

Venkatesh v. The District Collector,

2026-06-12Honourable Mr Justice D.Bharatha Chakravarthy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 12.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY Venkatesh ... Petitioner(s) - Vs. - 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Virudhunagar, 2.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Near Court, Aruppukottai, 3.The Special Officer/ Block Development Officer, Palaympatti Panchayat Office, Palayampatti Panchayat, Aruppukottai Union, ... Respondent(s) Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court 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 the petitioners representation dated 01.04.2026 and issue the property tax assessment in his name within a stipulated time and

pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner :Mr.A.Rajasekaran For Respondents :Mr.P.Rajagopalan Government Standing Counsel

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for a mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 01.04.2026.

2.Upon hearing the learned counsel for the petitioner and perusing the material records of the case, the grievance of the petitioner is with reference to the property tax assessment being to be changed in his name. The application is said to be pending. 3.The learned Government Standing Counsel would submit that if appropriate time is given, the same will be disposed of in the manner known to law.

4.In view thereof, this writ petition is ordered on the following terms:

(i)The representation of the petitioner dated 01.04.2026 shall be taken up for enquiry due notice to the petitioner or any other persons interested shall be issued and after conducting of enquiry, orders in accordance with law shall be passed. The aforesaid excise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of the web copy of the order. No costs.

12.06.2026 NCC:Yes/No Ns To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Virudhunagar, 2.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Near Court, Aruppukottai,

3.The Special Officer/ Block Development Officer, Palaympatti Panchayat Office, Palayampatti Panchayat, Aruppukottai Union, D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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