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Selvaraj v. The District Collector

Madras HC6 Aug 2025WP(MD)/21454/2025

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Writ of mandamus; assignment of Government land; S.No.113/43 Pallapatti Village Nilakkottai Taluk Dindigul; representation dated 01.07.2025; long possession; Article 226 Constitution of India; disposal at admission stage by consent; direction to Tahsildar to consider representation on merits; 12-week timeline; reasonable opportunity; no costs; single judge S.Sounthar; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.

What did the court decide?

Third respondent (Tahsildar, Nilakkottai Taluk) directed to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 1.7.2025 and pass final orders on merits, affording reasonable opportunity, within 12 weeks from the date of a copy of the order; Writ Petition disposed of with no costs. ¶28

Selvaraj Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD)NO.21454 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 06.08 .2025

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CORAM:

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR

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W.P(MD)No.21454 of 2025

Selvaraj

... Petitioner

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1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul – 624 001.

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2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Nilakkottai Division, Dindigul District – 624 201.

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3.The Tahsildar, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District – 624 201. ...Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the Petitioner’s representation, dated 1.7.2025 and to pass appropriate orders assigning the land in S.No.113/43, Pallapatti Village, Nilakkottai Taluk,Dindigul District measuring 48 sq.mtr in Petitioner’s favour within the time frame fixed by this court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.J.Thomas Raja Durai

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

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For Respondents : Mr.M.Gangatharan 1 to 4 Govt.Advocate

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O R D E R

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The Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the Petitioner’s representation, dated 1.7.2025 and pass appropriate orders assigning the land in S.No. 113/43, Pallapatti Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

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2.Mr.M.Gangatharan, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondents 1 to 4. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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3.According to the Petitioner, he is the owner of the property in S.No.113/42. Along with the said property, he has been enjoying the property of the Government in S.No.113/43. Based on his long possession, he submitted a representation, dated 1.7.2025 seeking assignment of the above said Government land to him. The same has not been considered so far. Hence the Petitioner is before this Court with the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra.

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

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4.Mr.M.Gangatharan, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the respondents 1 to 4 would submit that the representation submitted by the Petitioner will be considered in accordance with law, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the Petitioner, dated 1.7.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits, affording reasonable opportunity to the Petitioner, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of a copy of this order.

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6.With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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06.08.2025

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NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No

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1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul – 624 001.

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