M. John Joseph v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :08.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER and WMP (MD) No.20784 of 2024 M. John Joseph ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Dindigul.

2. The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate, Dindigul.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Dindigul.

4. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Dindigul West, Dindigul.

5. Arokiyamary

6. Jeyaprakash

7. Yoburajan ... Respondent(s) 1/5

PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No. 1 to 4 consider and pass order on my representation dated 27.08.2024. For Petitioner : M/s. A. Ananthi For Respondents :Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate for R1 to R4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 4 to consider and pass orders on his representation dated 27.08.2024.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents, submitted that the third respondent would conduct and conclude the inquiry on the petitioner's representation dated 27.08.2024, after issuing notice to the petitioner and all other necessary parties. The third respondent would then pass appropriate orders in accordance with the law, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

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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 third respondent/Revenue Divisional Officer to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.08.2024 on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry. The second respondent is further directed to afford a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, respondents 5 to 7 and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. In the event of any rival claims, the same can be agitated before the competent civil court. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (K.SURENDER, J) 08.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai Division, Sivagangai.

3. The Tahsildhar, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

4. The Commissioner of Municipality, Karaikudi Municipality, Sivagangai District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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