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S.Velumani v. The Settlement Officer

Madras HC26 Mar 2026WP/26056/2021

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Writ petition dismissed for non-prosecution; Madras High Court; Justice Krishnan Ramasamy; WP No. 26056 of 2021; Article 226 mandamus; patta cancellation; Patta No.3079; Patta No.4085; order dated 23.09.2015; Special Tahsildar Settlement Operation Kumarapalayam Taluk; T.S. No.276/2B/28; Paimash No.35/5; Old Survey No.18; Kumarapalayam Agraharam Village; Namakkal District; petitioner S. Velumani; fourth respondent C. Sukumar; petitioner absent; change of vakalath; no costs; decision date 26-03-2026.

What did the court decide?

The Court found that the petitioner was not interested in prosecuting the writ petition, having failed to appear either in person or through engaged counsel even after counsel stated that a change of vakalath had been given long back. ¶24

S.Velumani Vs The Settlement Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 26056 of 2021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 26-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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WP No. 26056 of 2021

S.Velumani

..Petitioner(s)

Vs.

The Settlement Officer, Office of the Director of Settlement and Survey House, Survey House Building, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005.

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The Assistant Settlement Office (South), Office of the Director of Settlement and Survey House, Survey House Building, Chepauk, Chennai- 600 005.

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The Special Tahsildar, Settlement Operation, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Tiruchengode, Namakkal District.

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4. C.Sukumar

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, forbearing the 3^rd respondent to cancel the patta in connection with his order dated 23.09.2015 regarding patta No.3079 issued in the name of the 4^th Respondent in respect of the lands in T.S. No.276/ 2 B / 28, Paimash No.35/5 comprised in Old Survey No.18 of Kumarapalayam Agraharam Village, Kumarapalayam Taluk as null and void and consequently to re-include the petitioner name in Patta No.4085 along with petitioner coowners of the various extent of lands.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 26056 of 2021

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Dayan Sherrif for M/s. Louisal Ramesh For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Gauthamaraj Government Advocate for R1 to R3 R4 – Not ready in notice

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ORDER

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When this matter is listed on 24.03.2026, none appeared on behalf of the

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petitioner therefore, the Registry was directed to list this matter under the caption ‘for dismissal’ today i.e., 26.03.2026.

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Today, the learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that he has

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given change of vakalath long back. Even today, the petitioner has not chosen to appear either in person or engage a new counsel. Therefore, it is clear that the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting this writ petition.

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