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V.Viswanathan v. the District Collector

Madras HC17 Mar 2026WP/10888/2026

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What is this about?

Writ petition seeking early disposal of a pending appeal against a patta allegedly illegally obtained by the fourth respondent for land in Guruvalappar Kovil Village. The court directed respondents 2 and 3 to dispose of the appeal within twelve weeks after hearing objections, without expressing any opinion on merits.

What did the court decide?

Direction to respondents 2 and 3 to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 16.07.2025 within twelve weeks; no costs.

V.Viswanathan Vs the District Collector — Property and Title | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 10888 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 17-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

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V.Viswanathan

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Petitioner(s)

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The District Collector Ariyalur District.

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2.The Revenue Divisional officer Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District.

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3.The Tahsildar

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Jayankondam Divisional office, Udayar palayam Taluk, Ariyalur District- 621 802.

4.Thiru.Thavaselvan

Respondent(s)

PRAYER

Directing the 2nd and 3rd Respondent to dispose the petitioners appeal dated 16.07.2025 and to cancel the patta illegally obtained by the 4th respondent for the land comprised in S.No.118/1A measuring an extent of 2.65 Ares situated at Guruvalappar Kovil Village, Udaiyarpalayam taluk, Ariyalur District

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Elumalai

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For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt Advocate For R1 to R3

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R4 – Notice dispensed with

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed, seeking for a limited relief.

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The petitioner seeks for early disposal of the petitioner’s appeal dated

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16.07.2025 pending on the file of the respondents 2 and 3.

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Mr. C. Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3.

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No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner’s appeal dated 16.07.2025 is directed to be disposed of by the respondents 2 and 3

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within a time frame to be fixed by this Court by adhering to the principles of natural justice.

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Since no adverse orders are passed against the fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with by this Court.

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This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s appeal dated 16.07.2025.

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Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents 2 and 3 to dispose of the appeal dated 16.07.2025 filed by the

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petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of

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this order by adhering to the principles of natural justice after hearing the objections of the fourth respondent as well as any other third party whom the respondents 2 and 3 deem it fit to enquire. No Costs.

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Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No ab

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1.The District Collector Ariyalur District.

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2.The Revenue Divisional officer Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District.

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3.The Tahsildar Jayankondam Divisional office, Udayar palayam Taluk, Ariyalur District- 621 802.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

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17-03-2026

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