Madras High CourtWP(MD)/17293/2023disposed of

Rasu v. The District Collector

2025-12-04Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :04.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Rasu ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, Karur District Collector Office Campus, Karur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District.

3. The Tahsildar, Kulithalai, Karur District.

4. The Village Administrative Officer, Rajendram Village, Rajendram, Kulithalai, Karur District.

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5. Inspector General of Police, Central Zone, Trichy.

6.The Superintendent of Police, Karur District, Karur.

7. The Inspector of Police, Kulithalai Police Station, Kulithalai.

... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 7 to consider and dispose of petitioner's representations dated 04.05.2023, 10.05.2023, 29.05.2023 and 09.06.2023 requesting to conduction detailed enquiry and issue patta and consequently direct the 6th and 7th respondents to provide protection to petitioner's life and limb and his property.

For Petitioner :Ms.T.Banumathy For Respondent :Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate for R1 to R4 Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. side) for R5 to R7

O R D E R

This writ petition seeks a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 04.05.2023, 10.05.2023, 29.05.2023 and 09.06.2023 requesting that a detailed inquiry 2/6

be conducted and patta be issued and consequently, to direct the sixth and seventh respondents to provide protection to the petitioner's life, limb and his property.

2. Alleging that certain persons continuously causing disturbances and damage to the petitioner's property, the petitioner submitted several representations to the respondents seeking protection for himself and his property. Despite the submission of these representations, no action has been taken by the authorities. Aggrieved by such inaction, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

3. Learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submits that the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2023 will be considered on merits and in accordance with law.

4. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2023 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, within a period of eight weeks from the date of 3/6

receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry, affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner 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.

(K.SURENDER, J) 04.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 4/6