M.Pazhamalai v. the State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus under Article 226, WP No. 30863 of 2024, Madras High Court, decided 10-03-2026 by Krishnan Ramasamy J. Petitioner M.Pazhamalai (Cuddalore district) sought return of unused Adi-Dravida welfare land in S.F.Nos. 165/8, 165/12, 165/15 (0.25 Cent) and proceeds of land in S.F.No. 165/13 sold to Southern Railway, via representations dated 11.11.2019, 18.12.2020, 09.07.2021 and 12.07.2023 to the District Adi-dravida Welfare Officer, Cuddalore and Special Thasildar (Adi-Dravida Welfare), Vridhachalam. Court disposed of the petition without entering merits, directing consideration of the representations within four weeks; no costs. Counsel: C.Venkatesan for petitioner; C.Gowthamaraj, Government Advocate, for respondents.
What did the court decide?
Direction issued to the 2nd respondent (District Adi-dravida Welfare Officer, Cuddalore) to consider the petitioner's representations dated 11.11.2019, 18.12.2020, 09.07.2021 and 12.07.2023 on merits and in accordance with law, within four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with the aforesaid direction and no costs.