N.Muniyandi, v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.12.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER N.Muniyandi ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahshildhar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Tahsildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

5.Ayyanar ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.01.2025 and consequently, directing the

second respondent to dispose the petitioner's application which pending before the second respondent in his proceedings No.OO.MU.NO.A1/2212/2016 dated 07.03.2017 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Senthilkumar For R1 to R4 : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.01.2025 and consequently, directing the second respondent to dispose the petitioner's application which pending before the second respondent in his proceedings No.OO.MU.NO.A1/2212/2016 dated 07.03.2017 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. With the consent of the parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the fifth respondent, notice to the fifth respondent is hereby dispensed with.

4. According to the petitioner, he has given an application dated 07.03.2017 to the second respondent seeking cancellation of Patta, which is still pending before the second respondent without any final decision, despite the long lapse of time. The petitioner contends that the prolonged inaction of the second respondent is arbitrary and has caused undue hardship, necessitating the intervention of this Court. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

5. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's application will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6. Recording the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of, with a direction to the second respondent to consider the application of the petitioner, dated 07.03.2017, on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and the fifth respondent, as well as all other persons, who may be interested in the subject matter, within eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is also made clear that this

Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the second respondent to consider the same on its own merits. There shall be no order as to costs.

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 02.12.2025 smn2 To:- 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivakasi, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Tahshildhar, Srivilliputhur Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

4.The Tahsildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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