M.Murugayee, v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Patta cancellation writ; illegal name transfer of pattas; Survey Nos.189/12, 189/13, 189/16, 193/1, 193/2B, 201/11B, 123/1B, 250/54, 253/21, 204/4B, 204/4C, 95/8; Kuraayur Village, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai; maintainability of writ for patta cancellation; refusal to restrain Sub Registrar/District Registrar from registration under Article 226; refusal to direct police action against private parties; direction to Revenue Divisional Officer (competent authority) to enquire and pass final orders within twelve weeks; writ disposed, no costs, connected WMP closed; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; Justice P.B. Balaji; decided 15.04.2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the second respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatty Taluk) to conduct an enquiry hearing the petitioner and private respondents and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law within twelve weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs; connected Miscellaneous Petition (W.M.P.(MD)No.14629 of 2018) closed.