L.Muthukaruppan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD).No.20296 of 2025 L.Muthu Karuppan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District.

3. The Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.

4. Mahalakshmi ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to consider and pass orders on the appeal dated 04.12.2024 to cancel the Patta bearing No.871, in respect of the property measuring to an extent of 0.01.42 Hectare comprised in Old Survey No.442/5 and New Survey No.592/1, at Puthanatham village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District .

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Lenin Kumar For R1 to R3 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the 2nd respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by him dated 04.12.2024.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the respondents.

3. By consent of both the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

4. According to the petitioner, the property with an extent of 0.65.0 Hectares in Old S.No.442/5 and New S.No.592/1, Puthanatham Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District belonged to Kaliamman temple administered by the petitioner's community people. The 4th respondent obtained patta in respect of the property of the temple. Therefore, the petitioner submitted an appeal before the 2nd respondent on 04.12.2024. 2/4

The said appeal has not been considered till date. Therefore, the petitioner has come before this Court.

5. The learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the appeal submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

6. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 04.12.2024 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the 4th respondent.

7. The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

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S.SOUNTHAR , J.

rgm To

1. The The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirangam Taluk, Trichy District.

3. The Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.

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