R.Palanisamy v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC, single judge (Abdul Quddhose J.), 20-01-2026 — WP No. 991 of 2026, R. Palanisamy v. District Collector, Namakkal & 3 ors. Land-revenue reclassification writ: Survey No.374/11, Vittamanaickenpatti Village, Namakkal Taluk; prayer to convert 'Government Poramboke (Vacant land)' entry to 'Gramanatham Veetu Manai' (housing site) and restore pre-UDR classification via representation dt. 11.06.2025. Outcome: disposed; DRO Namakkal suo motu impleaded as R4 (competent authority) and directed to decide the representation on merits/in accordance with law within 12 weeks; no merits opinion; no costs. No statutes or precedents cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of without costs: District Revenue Officer, Namakkal (suo motu impleaded as fourth respondent) directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 11.06.2025 within twelve weeks; connected miscellaneous petition closed.