J.John Arockiadoss v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN J.John Arockiadoss ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Dindigul

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Revenue Divisional Office, Kodaikanal.

3. The Tahsildhar, The Taluk Office, Kodaikanal.

4. The Commissioner, Kodaikanal Municipality, Kodaikanal.

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5. The Town Planning Officer, Kodaikanal Municipality, Kodaikanal.

6. Farook ... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 5 to take appropriate action against the 6th respondent for illegal and unauthorized construction in T.S.No.27 and 28, Block 4, Ward C at Kodaikanal Taluk, Naidupuram, originally belongs to petitioner's father namely A.James based on the petitioner's representation dated 04.08.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.U.Antony Santhosh For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan (R1 to R3) Additional Government Pleader : Mr.T.S.Mohammed Mohideen (R4 & R5) Standing Counsel 2/4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Mr.U.Antony Santhosh, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner makes an endorsement to the effect that this writ petition is not pursued, recording which, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs.

[A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 11.11.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No sm TO:-

1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Dindigul

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Revenue Divisional Office, Kodaikanal.

3. The Tahsildhar, The Taluk Office, Kodaikanal.

4. The Commissioner, Kodaikanal Municipality, Kodaikanal.

5. The Town Planning Officer, Kodaikanal Municipality, Kodaikanal.

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

sm Order made in Dated:

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