P.Mani v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.11.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and W.M.P(MD)No.24044 of 2025 P.Mani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Tahsildar, Ettayapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents not to cut or remove the palm trees and not to acquire the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.117/3, situated at Thappathi, 1/4

Muthulapuram Post, Thoothukudi District, until a final decision is taken on the petitioner's pending representation seeking grant of patta/lease rights, by considering the petitioner's representations dated 25.08.2025 and 30.10.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Pandian For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.It appears that the writ petitioner's family had planted quite a few palm trees in the petition mentioned survey number. The petitioner is not having any patta for the same. He submitted an application and the same is pending for consideration. It is for the authorities to take an appropriate decision regarding the patta application. However, I make it clear that the palm trees that have grown in the petition mentioned survey number shall not be cut or felled for any reason. 2/4

3.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 05.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Tahsildar, Ettayapuram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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