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Manicam Narayanan v. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests

Madras HC22 Jun 2026WP(MD)/17094/2026

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What is this about?

Manicam Narayanan v. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Ors., WP(MD). No.17094 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decision date 22/06/2026, single judge D.Bharatha Chakravarthy. Article 226 mandamus concerning disposal of enquiry on applications of 11.11.2017 and 23.08.2019 before Tirunelveli forest authorities (Courtallam Range, Sengottai); petition disposed with liberty to challenge respondents' order dated 21.05.2025; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Liberty to the petitioner to challenge the order passed by the respondents dated 21.05.2025; no costs awarded. ¶24

Manicam Narayanan Vs The Principal Chief Conservator… — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP(MD). No.17094 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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Dated : 22/06/2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D.BHARATHA CHAKRAVARTHY

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WP(MD). No.17094 of 2026

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Manicam Narayanan ... Petitioner

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1.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai.

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2.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District.

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3.The Chief Conservator of Forests, Tirunelveli.

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4.The District Forest Officer, Tirunelveli District.

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5.The Forest Ranger, Courtallam Range, Sengottai. ... Respondents

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PRAYER :-

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Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1^st respondent to conduct and dispose the enquiry by passing an appropriate order on merits by affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner in his application dated 11.11.2017 and 23.08.2019 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.E.Felix Parthiban

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For Respondents : Mr.P.Rajagopalan Government Standing Counsel

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ORDER

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The writ petition is filed for a Mandamus directing the 1^st respondent to conduct and dispose of the enquiry and pass appropriate orders on merits, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner in respect of his applications dated 11.11.2017 and 23.08.2019, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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When the matter came up for hearing, it is submitted that respondents have passed orders, completed the enquiry, and rejected the application. The learned counsel submits that, therefore, the prayer as such may not survive; however, liberty may be granted to the petitioner to challenge the said order.

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In view thereof, this writ petition is disposed of, with liberty to the petitioner to challenge the order passed by the respondents dated 21.05.2025. No costs.

22.06.2026

NCC: Yes/No

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