Madurai East India Corporation Limited v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :27.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY Madurai East India Corporation Limited rep. by Mr.Karumuthu T. Sundaram, Managing Director.

... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector,

2. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate,

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

4. The Assistant Director, Land Survey, Dindigul District, Collectorate Complex, ... Respondents (Cause title is amended vide order dated 27.11.2025 in W.P.(MD) No.34288 of 2025) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 2 to 4 to rectifying the survey errors in Town Survey 1/4

Register and restore the revenue records in the name of the petitioner's company by considering the petitioner's representation dated 28.03.2025. For Petitioner : Mr. K.Bairavan For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition has been filed for and on behalf of the Madurai East India Corporation Limited. The cause title shows that the petition has been filed by the Managing Director for and on behalf of the company. The Registry shall amend the cause title to reflect that the petitioner is the Madurai East India Corporation Limited, represented by Mr.Karumuthu T. Sundaram, Managing Director.

2. By referring to a patta in the name of the above mentioned entity, learned counsel submits that the Town Survey Land Register erroneously records that the lands are classified as 'Sarkar Poramboku' with the remark that it is 'Nilaviyal Pathai'. Therefore, he submits that a representation was issued to the District Revenue Officer. He seeks a direction to respondents 2 to 4.

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3. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for all the respondents. He submits that the District Revenue Officer has directed the Revenue Divisional Officer to take necessary action.

4. In the above circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing respondents 2 to 4 to initiate action on the petitioner's request for rectification and pass orders thereon on merits within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the Madurai East India Corporation Limited. No costs. NCS : Yes/No 27.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The District Collector,

2. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate,

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, 3/4

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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4. The Assistant Director, Land Survey, Dindigul District, Collectorate Complex, ORDER MADE IN 27.11.2025 4/4