Chellakili v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :10.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY and W.M.P.(MD) No.25079 of 2025 Chellakili ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the records pertaining to the impugned enquiry Notice issued by the second respondent in No.4214/2024/1 dated 21.10.2024 and quash the same as illegal and consequently, direct the respondents to transfer and issue Patta in respect of the property comprised in Survey.No.286/1 (Patta No.1774), Mulaiyur Village, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District in the petitioner's favour, in accordance with the Judgment and Decree passed in O.S.No.2/2020 dated 17.04.2020 on the file of the learned District Munsif Cum Judicial Magistrate Court, Natham, Dindigul District.

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For Petitioner : Mr. M.Pirithivirajan For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

An inquiry notice dated 21.10.2024 of the Tashildar is challenged in this Writ Petition.

2. Although the inquiry notice has been challenged, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the Tahsildar has not taken steps to conclude the inquiry within a reasonable time.

3. Learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice for both the respondents. He submits that the Tahsildar would conclude the inquiry and issue a speaking order within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The inquiry notice under challenge dated 21.10.2024 relates to 2/4

proceedings scheduled on 19.11.2024. In spite of the lapse of more than one year, it appears that the inquiry has not been concluded.

5. In those circumstances, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to proceed with, conclude the inquiry and issue a speaking order within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, Thiru.Rajamanickam and any other persons concerned. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. NCS : Yes/No 10.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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