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Duraiammal v. Government of Tamil Nadu

Madras HC2 Jul 2025WP/17049/2025

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Madras High Court writ petition (WP No. 17049 of 2025, decided 02-07-2025 by N. Mala, J.) dismissed as withdrawn on petitioners' request with endorsement and letter dated 25.06.2025. Prayer sought mandamus under Article 226 to forbear official Respondents 2 and 3 from approving conversion of cultivable Nanja lands (S.No.122/5B, 0.17 cents; S.No.122/6B, 0.48 cents; total 0.65 cents) in Cholavandipuram Village, Kallakurichi District, into layouts in violation of Rule 6 of TN Land Change of Use Rules, 2017. No merits adjudicated; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed. Keywords: withdrawal of writ petition, land change of use, Nanja land conversion, layout approval, Kallakurichi.

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Duraiammal Vs Government of Tamil Nadu — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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WP No. 17049 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 02-07-2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA

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WP No. 17049 of 2025 & WMP.No.19697/2025

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1. DURAIAMMAL

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W/o Dharmalingam, No.1/135, Sivan Kovil Street, Cholavandipuram, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District-605751. and another

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2.Mr. Muthamizhselvan

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S/o Dharmalingam, No.1/135, Sivan Kovil Street, Cholavandipuram, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District-605751.

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Petitioner(s)

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Government Of Tamil Nadu By Its District Collector, Cholavandipuram, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District 605751.

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2.Government Of Tamil Nadu

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By Its Director, Directorate Of Town And Country Planning, 2nd And 3rd And 4th Floor, C And E Market Road,

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 17049 of 2025

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Koyambedu, Chennai-600107.

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3.Department Of Town And Country

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Planning By Its Assistant Enginer, Kamadhenu Nagar, Neelamangalam Village, Kallakurichi Taluk And District. 606213

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4.The Tahsildar Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi District -605757,

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5.The Block Development Officer Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi District605757.

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6.Village Panchayat Chairman, Cholavandipuram Village, Thirukovilur , Kallakurichi District605757.

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7.The Sub Registarar Thirukovilur Town And Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

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8.Tamil Nadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Limited By Its Junior Engineer, Rishivandhiyam, Kallakurichi District 605205.

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9.Village Administrative Officer Cholavandipuram Village, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District-605751.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 17049 of 2025

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10.Elumalai,

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S/o, Muniyavan, No.2/197, West Street, Cholavandipuram Village, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District-605751.

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER

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Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus Forbearing the official Respondents 2 and 3 from granting approval for conversion of cultivable Nanja lands in S.No.122/5B an extent of 0.17 cents and S.No.122/6B an extent of 0.48 cents totaling 0.65 cents situated in Cholavandipuram Village, Kalakurichi Taluk and District, into layouts in violation of Rule 6 of TN LAN CHANG OF USE RULES, 2017

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For Petitioner(s): M/s.J. Amritha Sarayoo For Tvj Associates For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Shajakhan, SGP For R1 And R2 Mr.E.Sundaram, GA For R5, R6

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ORDER

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(1) The learned counsel for the petitioners seeks permission of this Court to

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withdraw this writ petition and she has also made the following endorsement

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in the petition to that effect:

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''The petitioners have instructed that they are no longer

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interested in pursuing the writ petition. Hence the writ petition is not pressed. May be permitted to withdrawn.''

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WP No. 17049 of 2025

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(2) The learned counsel for the petitioners has also circulated a letter dated

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25.06.2025 to the Registry.

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(3) Recording the submission, endorsement and the letter circulated by the

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learned counsel for the petitioners, this writ petition is dismissed as

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withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is

closed.

02-07-2025

Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No

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WP No. 17049 of 2025

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1.Government Of Tamil Nadu By Its District Collector, Cholavandipuram, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District 605751.

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2.Government Of Tamil Nadu

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By Its Director, Directorate Of Town And Country Planning, 2nd And 3rd And 4th Floor, C And E Market Road, Koyambedu, Chennai-600107.

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3.Department Of Town And Country Planning,

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By Its Assistant Enginer, Kamadhenu Nagar, Neelamangalam Village, Kallakurichi Taluk And District. 606213

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4.The Tahsildar

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Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi District -605757,

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5.The Block Development Officer Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi District605757.

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6.Village Panchayat Chairman, Cholavandipuram Village, Thirukovilur , Kallakurichi District605757.

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7.The Sub Registarar Thirukovilur Town And Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

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8.Tamil Nadu Generation And Distribution Corporation Limited By Its Junior Engineer, Rishivandhiyam, Kallakurichi District 605205.

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9.Village Administrative Officer Cholavandipuram Village, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District-605751.

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10.Elumalai,

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S/o, Muniyavan, No.2/197, West Street, Cholavandipuram Village, Thirukovilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District-605751.

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N.MALA J.

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02-07-2025

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