Sri Veerapa Vidyalaya, v. The Distirict Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Sri Veerapa Vidyalaya Paribalanasabai, Kullur Santhai, Virudhunagar District, Rep. by its President, M.Veerasekaran.

... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Virudhunagar District.

3.The President, Kullur Santhai Panchayat, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take necessary steps for reclassification of the private tanks known as ''Chinna Kanmoi'' and ''Periakanmoi'' as ''Lands'' comprised in S.Nos.134/1 and 134/3 and consequently,

restore and hand over possession to Sri Veerappa Vidhyalaya Paribalana Sabhai, Kullur Sandhai, Virudhunagar District, on issuance to Patta. For Petitioner : Mr.R.G.Shankar Ganesh For R1 and R2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Angappan

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take necessary steps for reclassification of the private tanks known as "Chinna Kanmoi" and "Periakanmoi" as "lands" comprised in S.Nos.134/1 and 134/3, and consequently, restore possession and hand over the same to Sri Veerappa Vidhyalaya Paribalana Sabhai, Kullur Sandhai, Virudhunagar District, on issuance of Patta.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. According to the petitioner, the petitioner Paribalana Sabhai is entitled to possession of the private tanks known as "Chinna Kanmoi" and "Periakanmoi," comprised in S.Nos.134/1 and 134/3, Kullur Sandhai, Virudhunagar District. The

petitioner has requested reclassification of these private tanks as "lands" and issuance of Patta in its name. Despite the lawful entitlement, the respondents have not taken necessary action to reclassify the tanks and restore possession. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 and 2 submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered on its merits and in accordance with law.

5. Recording the above submission, and 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 03.10.2018, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and also to the other persons, who may be affected by such decision, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 05.01.2026

To:- 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Virudhunagar District.

3.The President, Kullur Santhai Panchayat, Aruppukottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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