M.Ragukumar v. the District Collector
Writ Petition (Article 226, Constitution of India) – Mandamus
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.11808 of 2026, decided 26.03.2026, coram Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari CJ and G. Arul Murugan J. Article 226 mandamus by M.Ragukumar seeking consideration of representation dated 20.02.2026 to the District Collector and District Revenue Officer, Chengalpattu, for a Government direct paddy procurement centre at Kalam Poramboke, Survey No.170/5, Nerumbur Village (thrashing floor under Anaithu Grama Anna Marumalarchi Thittam). Held: setting up/opening such centres is for the Government per needs of locality and farmers; without entering merits, respondents directed to consider and pass orders on the representation in accordance with law expeditiously; petition disposed, no costs. No precedent cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's representation dated 20.02.2026 in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible; no order as to costs.