A mutt sought to restrain forest officials from surveying its claimed lands without notice or consent. The court disposed of the petition directing that the mutt be put on notice before any survey, while clarifying its consent was not required.
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W.P(MD)NO.24507 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 10.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
W.P(MD)No.24507 of 2025
Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam, rep. By Inspector Veeranathan. ... Petitioner
Vs
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents not to enter and survey the Thiruvavadudurai Aadhinam Mutt Lands stated in Patta No.1, Mekkarai Village, Sengottai Taluk, Tenkasi District without the mutt officials consent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.08.2025.
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For Petitioner : Mr. M.Ramu For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader O R D E R
The limited grievance of the petitioner is that a survey is proposed
to be conducted on land over which the petitioner asserts title without putting the petitioner on notice in respect thereof.
NCS : Yes/No 10.09.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.
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ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.24507 of 2025
10.09.2025
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondents must give notice to the petitioner before surveying land over which it claims title?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Thiruvavadudurai Adhinam, rep. By Inspector Veeranathan
The District Forest Officer, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi
The Forest Ranger, Sengottai Range, Tenkasi District
The Forest Officer, Mekkarai, Senkottai, Tenkasi District
Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy
As recorded by the court registry
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