V.Nagappan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), N. Sathish Kumar J. (author) with M. Jothiraman J., disposed of W.P.(MD)No.11595 of 2026 (V. Nagappan & V. Veerapandi v. The District Collector, Dindigul & others) on 12.06.2026. Petitioners challenged the Tahsildar's eviction order under S. 6, Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act 1905 (Na.Ka.No. 807/2026/Aa2 dated 7.4.2026) concerning Ambathurai Village survey numbers, asserting private patta ownership against 'nilaviyal pathai' revenue classification. Court held such orders are appealable to the District Collector under S. 10, directed filing of appeal within 15 days, maintained status quo meanwhile, and permitted respondents to proceed per law on default. Keywords: certiorarified mandamus; nilaviyal pathai; alternate remedy; Section 10 appeal; status quo; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to file appeal before the District Collector within fifteen (15) days; District Collector to decide the appeal on merits and in accordance with law after hearing; status quo maintained until appeal orders are passed; respondents free to proceed in accordance with law if no appeal is filed in time; no costs; connected miscellaneous petitions closed.