Suresh v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P(MD)No.7645 of 2018 and W.M.P.(MD)No.7268 of 2018; decided 10.02.2026; bench: G.R.Swaminathan J. (author) and R.Kalaimathi J.; petitioners Suresh and Rajammal versus District Collector, Tiruchirappalli District, Revenue Divisional Officer, Musiri Revenue Division, and Thasildar, Thuraiyur Taluk; Article 226 writ of mandamus restraining issuance of patta or disturbance of possession of S.Nos.912/23 and 912/35, Naganallur Village, pending O.S.Nos.161 and 68 of 2017 (declaration and permanent injunction) before the Sub Court, Thuraiyur; writ petition allowed on these terms; suits directed to be disposed of within eight months; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Respondents restrained from interfering with the writ petitioners' possession and enjoyment of the lands pending the civil proceedings; petitioners' rights to abide by the outcome of the civil proceedings; trial Court directed to dispose of the suits within eight months; connected miscellaneous petition closed; no costs.