M.Murugavalli v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus – Consideration of representation
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD)No.35400 of 2025; Justice K. Surender; decided 10.12.2025; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ of mandamus; consideration of representation; issuance of patta; Survey No. 324/5A3A1; 3 1/2 cents; East Car Street, Mela Mudhukulathur Group, Mudhukulathur; Ramanathapuram District; District Collector; Assistant Director (Survey); Tahsildar Muthukulathur; representations dated 17.05.2023 and 27.06.2024; disposal within eight weeks; rival claims referred to civil Court; no costs; disposed without expressing opinion on merits.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.06.2024 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within eight weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; any rival claims kept subject to the civil Court; no order as to costs.