A.Elumalai v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 10.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY and W.M.P(MD)No.15564 of 2024 A.Elumalai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Pudukkottai.

2.The Assistant Director(Panchayath) District Collectorate, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Viralimalai Union Office, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

5.The President, Thenkaithinnipatti Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

...Respondents

Writ Petition is filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents No.3 and 4 not to lay road in the petitioner's patta land in Survey No.55/18 situated at Thenkaithinnipatti Revenue Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukottai District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 17.07.2024. For Petitioner :Mr.K.Arunraj For R1 to R3 :Mr.P.J.Thambidurai, Government Advocate For R4 :Mr.C.Satheesh, Government Advocate

ORDER

The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has circulated a letter dated 06.03.2026 to the Registry seeking permission of this Court to withdraw this writ petition. Accordingly, the matter appeared today under the caption "for withdrawal".

2.In view of the above, this Writ Petition stands dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

10.03.2026 NCC:Yes/No Ns

To 1.The District Collector, District Collectorate, Pudukkottai.

2.The Assistant Director(Panchayath) District Collectorate, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Viralimalai Union Office, Viralimalai, Pudukkottai District.

D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J.

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