Sri Veerapa Vidyalaya, v. the Distirict Collector
Writ Petition (Mandamus) – Madurai Bench of Madras High Court – W.P.(MD)No.24425 of 2018
Case brief
What is this about?
Reclassification of private tanks as lands; writ of mandamus; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Chinna Kanmoi; Periakanmoi; S.Nos.134/1 and 134/3; Kullur Santhai / Kullur Sandhai; Virudhunagar District; Aruppukottai Taluk; Patta issuance; restoration of possession; Paribalana Sabhai; representation dated 03.10.2018; consideration on merits and in accordance with law; reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner and affected persons; twelve weeks time limit; disposal without opinion on merits; no order as to costs; District Collector Virudhunagar; Executive Engineer PWD; Kullur Santhai Panchayat; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; K.Surender J; 05.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.10.2018 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders, after providing a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other persons who may be affected by the decision, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.