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M.Murugesan v. the District Collector

Madras HC4 Jun 2026WP/18114/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court; WP No. 18114 of 2026; Krishnan Ramasamy J.; 04-06-2026; Article 226; writ of mandamus; representation dated 30.01.2026; classification of DC agricultural land to Non DC Land; Survey Nos. 146/2A1C, 146/2A3, 146/2B1, 146/2B3, 146/2A1A, 146/2A1B; 2.11 acres; Kolathur Village; Tiruvannamalai District; District Collector; Revenue Divisional Officer; Tahsildar; disposal of representation within 12 weeks; due notice to concerned parties; on merits and in accordance with law; no cost; disposed.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026 and dispose of it on merits and in accordance with law, after due notice to all concerned parties, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded.

M.Murugesan Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents should be directed, by writ of mandamus, to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026 seeking classification of DC agricultural land as Non DC Land in respect of Survey Nos. 146/2A1C, 146/2A3, 146/2B1, 146/2B3, 146/2A1A and 146/2A1B, totally measuring 2.11 acres at Kolathur Village, Tiruvannamalai District.

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Court's answer

Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the Court directed the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026 and, after issuing due notice to all the concerned parties, to dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

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Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (Krishnan Ramasamy J.), WP No. 18114 of 2026, decided 04-06-2026: Writ petition under Article 226 by M. Murugesan seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the District Collector, the Revenue Divisional Officer and the Tahsildar (Tiruvannamalai District) to consider his representation dated 30.01.2026 for classifying DC agricultural land as Non DC Land in respect of Survey Nos. 146/2A1C, 146/2A3, 146/2B1, 146/2B3, 146/2A1A and 146/2A1B, totally measuring 2.11 acres at Kolathur Village, Tiruvannamalai District. Taken up at the admission stage by consent. Without expressing any opinion on the merits, the Court directed the 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the representation and, after issuing due notice to all concerned parties, dispose of it on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. Writ petition disposed of; no cost.

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WP No. 18114 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 04-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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WP No. 18114 of 2026

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M.Murugesan S/o.Munian Kolathur Village Tiruvannamalai District 606755.

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..Petitioner(s)

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The District Collector Collectors Office Tiruvannamalai District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office Tiruvannamalai District.

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The Tahsildar Thasildar Office Kilzhapethanur Village Tiruvannamalai District.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer:

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to pass appropriate orders to consider the petitioner representation dated 30.01.2026 to classify DC agricultural land to Non DC Land comprised in Survey No. 146/2A1C, 146/2A3, 146/2B1, 146/2B3, 146/2A1A and 146/2A1B totally measuring an extent of 2.11 acres at Kolathur Village, Tiruvannamalai District.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Babu

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For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt’s counsel

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WP No. 18114 of 2026

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2026.

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Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

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By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 30.01.2026 before the respondents, requesting for classification of DC agricultural land to Non DC Land comprised in Survey No. 146/2A1C, 146/2A3, 146/2B1, 146/2B3, 146/2A1A and 146/2A1B totally measuring an extent of 2.11 acres at Kolathur Village, Tiruvannamalai District. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

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In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 12 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

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WP No. 18114 of 2026

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

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In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 1^st & 2^nd respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.01.2026 and after issuing due notice to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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