Nagarajan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Nagarajan vs The District Collector, Thanjavur and others; W.P (MD).No.2303 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 28.01.2025 by G.K. Ilanthiraiyan, J.; Article 226 writ of mandamus; restraint on construction by District Library Officer, Thanjavur; property old S.No.331/2B 53 / New Survey No.331/2B 53/3, Patta No.361, Karaiyoor Street, Adirampattinam, Pattukottai Taluk; gift/settlement deed by Thalaivar Karaiyoor Street; direction to Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai to hold enquiry and pass orders within twelve weeks after notice and hearing; disposed of, no costs; connected W.M.P(MD)No.1644 of 2025 closed.
What did the court decide?
The mandamus sought (to forbear construction by the sixth respondent) was not granted on merits; instead, the third respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai) was directed to conduct an enquiry on the petitioner's request and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after notice and opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and counter party, if any, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. No costs; connected W.M.P(MD)No.1644 of 2025 closed.