Jothi.K v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.408, 409 & 4147 of 2023 K.Jothi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Uthamapalayam - South Village, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records relating to the impugned order made by the second respondent in Na.Ka.No.3131/2020/A5 dated 24.08.2022 and quash the same as illegal and consequently restore the patta in respect of petitioner's land in S.No. Page No. 1 of 4

264/5 admeasuring 0.38.5 hectare (95 cents) in Uthamapalayam South Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, recorded in Patta No.751 as it previously was, and forbear the respondents from making any encumbrance to the said land.

For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

On 20.01.2026, this case was listed on the basis of a letter given by the learned counsel for the petitioner seeking listing of the case. However, on the said date, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Therefore, the case was directed to be listed on 03.02.2026 (i.e., today) under the caption 'for dismissal'. Even today, there is no representation for the petitioner.

2. Therefore, this Writ Petition is dismissed for non-prosecution. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. [K.SURENDER, J.] 03.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No Page No. 2 of 4

To 1.The District Collector, Theni District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Uthamapalayam - South Village, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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