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2026 DAILYLAW 49861 (MAD)

K.NATARAJ v. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR

WP/26507/2026 · 2026-07-10

Krishnan Ramasamy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 26507 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26507 of 2026 K.Nataraj ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Salem. 2. The Thashildhar, Thashildhar Office, Kadaiyampatti Post, Salem. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider Petitioner representation dated 12.06.2026 within time limit fixed by this Hon’ble High Court and further direction directing the respondents to issue the land to land less poors which comprised in Old Survey No.120, New S.No.239/2 Hectare of 16.50 in Patta No.142 measuring 2 acre 63 in Dharapuram Pudhur in Dharapuram Village of Kadaiyampatti Circle at Salem District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.K.Arjun Raj For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Government’s Counsel ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 12.06.2026. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26507 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 12.06.2026 before the respondent seeking issuance of land to land less poors, comprised in Old Survey No.120, New S.No.239/2 Hectare of 16.50 in Patta No.142 measuring 2 acre 63 in Dharapuram Pudhur in Dharapuram Village of Kadaiyampatti Circle at Salem District. However, the said representation was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition. 3. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government’s Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 12.06.2026 will be considered within a period of eight weeks. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. 5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 12.06.2026, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved persons, if any, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26507 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM To: 1. The District Collector, District Collectorate, Salem. 2. The Thashildhar, Thashildhar Office, Kadaiyampatti Post, Salem. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 26507 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM WP No. 26507 of 2026 10-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis