K.Raman v. District Collector,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R. POORNIMA K.Raman ... Petitioner Vs.
1. District Collector, Pudukkottai Collector Office, Pudukkottai District.
2. Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Rdo Ofice, Iluppur, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Thasildar, O/o.The Thasildar, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
4. The Executive Officer, Town Panchayat Office, Annavasal, Pudukkottai District.
... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to issue patta in the name of Cherikaruppar temple comprised in Natham Survey Number 606/13 to an extent of 2.47 Ares (6.10 cents) situated at Annavasal Village, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilakkumar Government Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) The subject matter of this writ petition is the claim of the Cherikaruppar temple at Annavasal Village, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District ('temple') for patta for the land in Natham S.No.606/13 admeasuring 2.47 Ares (6.10 cents) at Annavasal Village, Illuppur, Pudukkottai District. The petitioner claims to be the temple poojari.
2. The resolution of the prayer would involve the assimilation and marshalling of various factual aspects, including ascertaining the proper classification of the land. All interested parties would have to be heard as well. This exercise cannot be undertaken in a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution. Hence, it would be more appropriate to direct the authorities to consider the representation of the petitioner seeking the same relief.
3. It appears that the petitioner has made several 2/4
representations on the same subject matter and hence, there is a direction to the Tahsildar, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District / R3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.08.2025 and others that have been placed in the typedset. The petitioner and others in the community are permitted to appear before the Tahsildar, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District / R3 on any day at noon between the 1st and 5th of December, 2025.
4. The Tahsildar, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, / R3 is directed to grant them audience, hear their grievances and pass orders in accordance with law, after consideration of the revenue records and hearing the views of other interested persons as well, within a period of six weeks from date of hearing. This writ petition stands disposed. No costs.
[A.S.M.J.,] & [R.P.J.,] 27.11.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes sm 3/4
DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.
AND R. POORNIMA, J.
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1. District Collector, Pudukkottai Collector Office, Pudukkottai District.
2. Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Rdo Ofice, Iluppur, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Thasildar, O/o.The Thasildar, Iluppur Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
4. The Executive Officer, Town Panchayat Office, Annavasal, Pudukkottai District.
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