W.P.(MD) No.926 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.926 of 2026 P.Bilal Mohammed ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Revenue Division, Melur, Madurai District. 3. The District Backwards Classes and Minorities Welfare Officer, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020. 4. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Melur, Madurai District. 5. The Commissioner, Melur Municipality, Melur, Madurai District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to assign land measuring about an extent of 55 cents, comprised in TS 22/11 (old Survey No.347/17), Block 25, Ward - B, Melur Town, Melur Taluk, 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.926 of 2026 Madurai District, for burial ground for residents of Muslim familys in and around the Melur Town by considering the petitioners representation dated 31.10.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Lawrance For Respondents : Mr.A.Oliraja, Govt. Advocate for R1 to R4. O R D E R This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Mandamus as against the respondents to assign land measuring about an extent of 55 cents, comprised in TS 22/11 (old Survey No.347/17), Block 25, Ward - B, Melur Town, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, for burial ground for residents of Muslim familys in and around the Melur Town by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. 2. By consent, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. The petitioner has made a representation on 31.10.2025 before the respondents seeking to assign the land measuring about an 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.926 of 2026 extent of 55 cents, comprised in TS 22/11 (old Survey No.347/17), Block 25, Ward - B, Melur Town, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, for burial ground for residents of Muslim familys in and around the Melur Town . Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this Writ Petition. 4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 31.10.2025 would be considered in accordance with law. 5. In view of the above, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the respondents to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 31.10.2025, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 19.01.2026 vsm 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.926 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. vsm To 1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Revenue Division, Melur, Madurai District. 3. The District Backwards Classes and Minorities Welfare Officer, Madurai District, Madurai - 625 020. 4. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Melur, Madurai District. 5. The Commissioner, Melur Municipality, Melur, Madurai District. W.P.(MD)No.926 of 2026 19.01.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis