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2026 DAILYLAW 58781 (MAD)

B.Muthukumaran v. The Commissioner

WP(MD)/21751/2026 · 2026-07-30

M Dhandapani

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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W.P(MD)No.21751 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.07.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI W.P(MD)No.21751 of 2026 and W.M.P.(MD).No.16237 of 2026 B.Muthukumaran ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Commissioner, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, Tiruchirappalli 620 001. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, Ariyamangalam Zone, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, Tiruchirappalli 620 001. 3.The Junior Engineer, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, K-Abishekapuram Zone, K-Sathanur Ward Office, Sathanur Main Road, Tiruchirappalli 620 001. ... Respondents 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21751 of 2026 PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents not to laying the road or any other alternation in the patta land of the petitioner in T.S.No.14/1, Ward AI, Block No.14, K-Sathanur, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Paneer Selvam For Respondents : Mr.K.R.Kishore Ram, for M/s.R.B.Law Associates ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondents not to laying the road or any other alternation in the patta land of the petitioner in T.S.No.14/1, Ward AI, Block No.14, K-Sathanur, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation. 2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.K.R.Kishore Ram, learned counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondent. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21751 of 2026 3. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property comprised in T.S.No. 14/1, Ward AI, Block No.14, K. Sathanur, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation. According to the petitioner, the respondent Corporation is attempting to lay a road through the petitioner's patta land without acquiring the same or following the due process of law. Aggrieved by the said action, the present writ petition has been filed. 5. Per contra, the learned counsel appearing for the respondent Corporation would submit that the Corporation has not taken any steps to lay a road through the petitioner's property. It is submitted that the proposed road is being laid only in the land belonging to the Corporation and that no portion of the petitioner's patta land is being encroached upon or utilized for the said purpose. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21751 of 2026 6. Recording the above submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the respondent Corporation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 30.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No TSG To 1.The Commissioner, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, Tiruchirappalli 620 001. 2.The Assistant Commissioner, Ariyamangalam Zone, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, Tiruchirappalli 620 001. 3.The Junior Engineer, Tiruchirappalli City Corporation, K-Abishekapuram Zone, K-Sathanur Ward Office, Sathanur Main Road, Tiruchirappalli 620 001. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.21751 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI, J. TSG W.P(MD)No.21751 of 2026 30.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis