S.Abiraman v. the District Collector
Writ Petition (Article 226, Constitution of India) – Writ of Mandamus – Assignment Patta
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, WP No. 12023 of 2026, decided 02-04-2026; Coram: Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari (author) with G. Arul Murugan J. Petitioner S. Abiraman (counsel K. Prabakaran) versus respondents 1-4, revenue officials of Mettur Taluk, Salem District (Government Advocate Akila Rajendran), and respondent 5, Malar W/o Annadhurai. Subject: mandamus under Article 226 to cancel assignment Patta granted to respondent 5 over 0.24 hectares in S.No.531/1 and 0.10 hectares in S.No.531/10, Singiripatti Village, following petitioner's representation of 13.02.2025. Outcome: dismissed as withdrawn with liberty to pursue remedy in accordance with law; no costs; WMP No. 13123 of 2026 closed. No merits holding; cite only if relevant to withdrawal/disposal practice, not for assignment-patta law.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed as withdrawn; petitioner given liberty to work out his remedy in accordance with law; no order as to costs; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No. 13123 of 2026) closed.