Ramasamy v. The District Collector cum District Judicial Magistrate
Writ Petition under Article 226 of Constitution of India – Certiorarified Mandamus
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, single judge (P.T. Asha, J.), WP No. 5705 of 2026 (with WMP No.6204 of 2026), decided 20-02-2026. Petitioner Ramasamy challenged an order dated 31.07.2025 (Pro.No.Ni.Mu.6566/2023/c4) of the District Collector cum District Judicial Magistrate, Mayiladuthurai; second respondent is the State rep. by Inspector of Police, CBCID Police Station, Thanjavur (Crime No.2 of 2023). The Court found no notice was given and the petitioner was not heard, held that the principles of natural justice were not followed, quashed the impugned order, and remitted the matter to the first respondent for fresh consideration on merits and in accordance with law after a personal hearing within four weeks. Petition allowed, no costs. Keywords: natural justice, notice, personal hearing, quash, remand, Article 226, certiorarified mandamus.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus granted: impugned order dated 31.07.2025 quashed; matter remitted to the first respondent to consider the application afresh on merits and in accordance with law after providing a personal hearing to the petitioner within four weeks; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP No.6204 of 2026) closed.