D.Rajan v. the Collector
Article 226 writ (Mandamus) – restraint against interference with patta land
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; patta land protection; Survey No.157A/5C; Pandiyanallur Village; Sholinghur Taluk; Ranipet District; demolition of wall for access to Tahsildar quarters; Survey Nos.158A/1B and 158A/1C; Government/unassessed waste Porambokke S.No.158A/1; S.No.356 State Highways Porambokke; court-directed revenue survey and status report by Tahsildar, Sholinghur dated inspection 01.03.2025; interim order dated 13.02.2025; no compensation arises; disposal with no costs; connected W.M.P.No.2139 of 2022; High Court of Judicature at Madras; Justice N.Anand Venkatesh; decision dated 05.03.2025.
What did the court decide?
Restraining declaration: respondents barred from interfering with petitioner's peaceful possession and enjoyment of patta land in S.No.157A/5C (0.76.0 Ha / 1.88 acres); writ petition disposed of with no costs and connected miscellaneous petition (W.M.P.No.2139 of 2022) closed; no compensation payable as the demolished wall lay outside the petitioner's land.