A. Ayyavu v. the Govt. of Tamil Nadu
Constitution of India, Article 226 – Writ of Mandamus for grant of patta
Case brief
What is this about?
Patta for occupied house sites near Parasurampatti Kanmoi, Kannanenthal Village, Madurai North Taluk; Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; requirement of individual representation vis-a-vis general representation by Panchayat President; District Collector, Madurai to decide on merits per Government Orders including G.O.Ms.No.43 dated 29.01.2010; direction to ensure no encroachment of water body; reliance on G.O.Ms.No.854 Revenue Department dated 30.12.2006 and G.O.Ms.No.142 Revenue Department dated 23.05.2013; W.P.(MD)No.18397 of 2015 and M.P.(MD).No.2 of 2015; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; Justice S. Sounthar; disposed on 20.06.2025; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with the above clarifications/directions (individual representations to the 2nd respondent within 12 weeks; consideration on merits per Government Orders including G.O.Ms.No.43 dated 29.01.2010, ensuring no encroachment of the water body). No costs. Connected miscellaneous petition M.P.(MD).No.2 of 2015 closed.