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Fathimuthu v. The District Collector

Madras HC2 Jun 2026WP(MD)/14447/2026

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What is this about?

Fathimuthu v. District Collector, Kanyakumari District; W.P(MD)No.14447 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; 02.06.2026; G.R.Swaminathan; B.Pugalendhi; dismissed as withdrawn; withdrawal endorsement by counsel; Article 226; Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus; Form III notice to order for removal of encroachment; letter No. KO 14B/389/2025 dated 01.09.2025; Assistant Engineer (Water Resources Department), Boothapandi; Tahsildar / Monitoring Committee, Thovalai Taluk; patta; representation dated 23.03.2026; S.No. 59/4, Easanthi Mangalam Village North; Door No. 27/84B, Balamore Road, Thuvarankadu; W.M.P(MD)Nos.10858 & 10859 of 2026 closed; no costs; M.Charles Kamalesh; M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan, Government Pleader.

What did the court decide?

Leave to withdraw the writ petition granted; connected miscellaneous petitions closed; no costs.

Fathimuthu Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P(MD)No.14447 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 02.06.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI

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W.P(MD)No.14447 of 2026 and W.M.P(MD)Nos.10858 & 10859 of 2026

Fathimuthu

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Collector, Kanyakumari District, At Nagercoil

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2.The Assistant Engineer (Water Resources Department), Boothapandi, Kanyakumari District.

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3.The Tahsildar / Monitoring Committee, Thovalai Taluk, Boothapandi, Kanyakumari District. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the proceedings of the 2nd Respondent in letter No. KO 14B/389/2025 dated 01.09.2025 and the Form III notice to order for removal of encroachment dated

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01.09.2025 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents to issue Patta in respect of house property of the Petitioner bearing Door No. 27/84B, Balamore Road, Thuvarankadu, Boothapandi Post, comprised in S.No. 59/4, Easanthi Mangalam Village North, Boothapandi Taluk, Kanyakumari District to an extent of 1 cent based on the representation of the Petitioner dated 23.03.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Charles Kamalesh For Respondents : Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan Government Pleader

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ORDER

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The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw this petition. He also made an endorsement to this effect.

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In view of the endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. No costs.

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[G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 02.06.2026

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NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No MGA

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