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W.P(MD)No. 29609 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :22.10.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P(MD)No. 29609 of 2025 Perumal ... Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.
2. The Sub Collector, Periyakulam, Theni.
3. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate, Theni.
4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Periyakulam, Theni District.
5. The Tahsildar, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District. ... Respondents 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 to implement the second respondent proceeding Na.Ka.No. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P(MD)No. 29609 of 2025 4004/2024/A2, dated 08.02.2025 based on petitioner's representation dated 12.09.2025 within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. P.Sivachandran For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R By relying on proceedings dated 08.02.2025 of the Sub Collector, Periyakulam, the petitioner seeks implementation thereof by the other respondents.
2. Learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice for all the respondents. He submits that the third respondent would consider the report of the Revenue Divisional Officer and pass orders after conducting an inquiry.
3. On perusal of the proceedings of the Sub Collector, it is noticeable that the names of the pattadars as per the 'A' register in the UDR period and in the subsequent periods have been recorded therein. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P(MD)No. 29609 of 2025 Therefore, in course of inquiry, it is necessary to issue notice to the said pattadars before a decision is taken.
4. Subject to the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to conduct an inquiry and issue orders in relation to the proceedings dated 08.02.2025 of the Sub Collector. As indicated above, before issuing an order, an opportunity should be provided to all the pattadars whose names find a place in the proceedings of the Sub Collector. No costs.
NCS : Yes/No 22.10.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To
1. The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.
2. The Sub Collector, Periyakulam, Theni.
3. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate, Theni. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
W.P(MD)No. 29609 of 2025 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J. apd
4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Periyakulam, Theni District.
5. The Tahsildar, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District.
ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No. 29609 of 2025 22.10.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis