W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.08.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.DILIP KUMAR W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)No.16973 of 2026 Sethu Kannan ... Petitioner vs. 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District at Virudhunagar. 2.The Tahsildar, Vathrairuppu Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Forest Ranger, Saptur Range, Madurai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents from 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 disrupting possession or evicting occupants in a portion of larger extent 2 acre 46 cents in S.No.1223/1B and 1223/4B at Vathrairuppu, Maharajapuram village, Virudhunagar District and consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Muraleedharan For Respondents : Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff Special Government Pleader ORDER (Order of the Court was made by M.DHANDAPANI, J.) This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents not to interfere with the petitioner's peaceful possession or evict the occupants from a portion of the larger extent of 2 acres and 46 cents comprised in Survey Nos.1223/1B and 1223/4B, situated at Vathrairuppu, Maharajapuram Village, Virudhunagar District, and consequently, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2026. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 2.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment of the aforesaid property and that he has submitted a representation dated 06.08.2026 before the respondents seeking protection of their possession. However, the said representation has not been considered so far. 3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would further submit that the petitioner would be satisfied if this Court issues a direction to the competent authority to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2026 and pass appropriate orders thereon within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. 4.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner would be considered and disposed of by the competent authority, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 5.In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the competent authority is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.08.2026 and pass appropriate orders thereon, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the necessary and interested parties, if any, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6.The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. [M.D.I.,J.] & [N.D.K.,J.] 11.08.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 To 1.The District Collector, Virudhunagar District at Virudhunagar. 2.The Tahsildar, Vathrairuppu Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Forest Ranger, Saptur Range, Madurai District. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 M.DHANDAPANI , J. and N.DILIP KUMAR, J. ps W.P(MD)No.22786 of 2026 11.08.2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis