W.P(MD)No.15802 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 12.06.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY W.P(MD)No.15802 of 2026 K K Ramesh ... Petitioner(s) – Vs. - 1.The Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai, Arignar Anna Maligai, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, East Zone, Madurai. ... Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction in the nature of writ to direct the 1st respondent to instruct the 2nd respondents to consider the petitioners representation vacant land tax application dated 26.02.2026, seeking vacant representation vacant land tax and pass such further or other orders as this Honble court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice. For Petitioner :Mr.B.Thangamani For Respondents :Mr.S.Vinayak Standing Counsel 1 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.15802 of 2026 ORDER This writ petition is filed with a prayer to consider the request of the petitioner for levying vacant land tax in respect of the property in Survey No.98/1C, 98/1D, 100/2A in Ayravathanaller Village, Madurai, Theppakulam. 2.When the matter came up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that there is also a rival claim. 3.I have considered the rival submissions made on either side. 4.Since it is stated that there is rival claim, the representation of the petitioner dated 26.02.2026 shall be taken up for enquiry by the second respondent. Due notice to the 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.15802 of 2026 petitioner as well as any other rival claimant shall be issued and after conducting a detailed enquiry, orders in accordance with shall be passed. The aforesaid excise shall be completed within a period of two months from the date of receipt other web copy of the order. 5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 12.06.2026 D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY, J. Ns To 1.The Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai, Arignar Anna Maligai, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, East Zone, Madurai. W.P(MD)No.15802 of 2026 3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.15802 of 2026 12.06.2026 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis