G.Vijayalakshmi Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

G.Vijayalakshmi Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

Official respondents (R1 to R3) directed to consider the petitioner's claim and pass orders in accordance with law within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with no order as to costs; connected miscellaneous petition closed. No adjudication on merits was made.

Issue for consideration

Whether the 3rd respondent (Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk) should be compelled by writ of mandamus to implement the order of the 2nd respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam) dated 06.07.2025 vide proceedings Ni.Mu.No.1413/2024/A4 in the revenue records pertaining to S.No.117/3C, subdivided into S.Nos.117/3C1A, 117/3C1B and 117/3C1C.

Court's answer

Without expressing any opinion on merits, the Court directed the official respondents to consider the petitioner's claim and pass orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.

Ratio / Principle

The Writ Petition was disposed of with no order as to costs, and the connected miscellaneous petition (WMP(MD)No.7709 of 2026) was closed.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

MADRAS HIGH COURT (Madurai Bench) - S. Srimathy, J. - 08-04-2026 - G.Vijayalakshmi v. The District Collector, Madurai and others - WP(MD) No.9679 of 2026 with WMP(MD)No.7709 of 2026. Writ of mandamus sought under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the Tahsildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk (3rd respondent) to implement the order of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thirumangalam (2nd respondent) dated 06.07.2025 vide proceedings Ni.Mu.No.1413/2024/A4 in the revenue records pertaining to S.No.117/3C, subdivided into S.Nos.117/3C1A, 117/3C1B and 117/3C1C. Counsel for the petitioner recorded that several other litigations existed between the parties, that one Vairathevar was originally the owner of the property, and that his wife (4th respondent, Muthammal) had appointed one Kasi as power agent who plotted the lands and sold the same. Without expressing any opinion on merits, the Court directed the official respondents to consider the petitioner's claim and pass orders in accordance with law within twelve weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of, no order as to costs, connected miscellaneous petition closed.

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08-04-2026 CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

WP(MD) NO. 9679 of 2026 and

WMP(MD)No.7709 of 2026

G.Vijayalakshmi

Petitioner(s)

Vs

The District Collector Office of District Collector Madurai.

The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of The Revenue Divisional Office Thirumangalam Madurai.

The Tahsildar Office of Thirupparankundram Taluk Madurai.

Muthammal

Seeniammal

Respondent(s)

For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Padhmaavathi Devi For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Oliraja, Government Advocate for R1 to R3 Prayer:

Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS directing the 3rd respondent to implement the order of the 2nd respondent dated 06.07.2025 vide proceedings Ni.Mu.No. 1413/2024/A4 in the revenue records pertaining to S.No.117/3C which is subdivided into S.Nos.117/3C1A, S.No.117/3C1B and S.No.117/3C1C.

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ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 3rd respondent to implement the order of the 2nd respondent dated 06.07.2025 vide proceedings Ni.Mu.No.1413/2024/A4 in the revenue records pertaining to S.No.117/3C which is subdivided into S.Nos.117/3C1A, S.No. 117/3C1B and S.No.117/3C1C.

2.The learned Counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that there are several other litigations between the parties. Originally one, Vairathevar was the owner of the property. The 4th respondent is the wife of Vairathevar. However, it is seen that the 4th respondent who is the wife of Vairathevar has appointed one Kasi as power agent who plotted the lands and sold the same. The said fact is recorded.

3.This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's claim and pass orders in accordance to law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no

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order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

08-04-2026

Tmg

To

The District Collector Office of District Collector Madurai.

The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of The Revenue Divisional Office Thirumangalam Madurai.

The Tahsildar Office of Thirupparankundram Taluk Madurai.

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