Palaniyappan v. The District Collector

1 W.P.(MD)NO.35286 OF 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD)No.35286 of 2025 Palaniyappan ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk Office, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Revenue Inspector, O/o.the Revenue Inspector, Senkeerai Circle, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, issuing a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to protect the petitioner's possession of the property in survey No.563, New S.No.563/2 situated at Thekkattur Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the representation dated 01.11.2025 and 13.11.2025. 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.35286 OF 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.A.Prasanna Rajadurai For Respondents : Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The prayer in the writ petition cannot be granted. This is because, survey No.563/2, Thekkattur Village has been classified as "Kulam". We had already given direction that no water body should be reclassified and that patta should not be issued. This writ petition stands dismissed. No costs.

(G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) & (B.PUGALENDHI, J.) 11th December 2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No PMU 2/4

3 W.P.(MD)NO.35286 OF 2025 To:

1. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk Office, Pudukkottai District.

3. The Revenue Inspector, O/o.the Revenue Inspector, Senkeerai Circle, Pudukkottai District.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.35286 OF 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.

AND B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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