Madras High Court
WP(MD)/23661/2026 of G.Sakthi Vinoth Rajan Vs The District Collector, on 17 August 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.23661 of 2026 G.Sakthi Vinoth Rajan .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai. 3.
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 17.08.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR
Writ Petition(MD)No.23661 of 2026
G.Sakthi Vinoth Rajan
.. Petitioner
Vs.
1.The District Collector,
Madurai District,
Madurai.
2.The District Revenue Officer,
Madurai District,
Madurai.
3.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madurai Division,
Madurai District.
4.The Tahsildar,
Vadipatti Taluk,
Madurai District.
5.The Special Tahsildar,
Land Acquisition
Adi-Dravidar Welfare Circle-I,
Madurai-20.
.. Respondents
Prayer :The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to restore the patta in favour of
the petitioner for Survey No.97, measuring an extent of 0.12.5
Hectares situated at Pettai Village, Cholavandhan Post, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.07.2026.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.Sekar
For Respondents : Mr.L.Siva
Govt. Advocate (Civil)
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to restore the patta in the name of the petitioner in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.97, measuring an extent of 0.12.5 Hectares, situated at Pettai Village, Cholavandhan Post, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 24.07.2026.
2. Heard the arguments of Mr.B.Sekar, learned counsel for the petitioner, and Mr.L.Siva, learned Government Advocate (Civil), appearing for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. According to the petitioner, the subject property was acquired by the respondents for the purpose of constructing a hostel for persons belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities. The acquisition notification was challenged by the petitioner in W.P.(MD) No.10642 of 2005, and the same was dismissed. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner filed W.A.(MD) No. 784 of 2011. The said writ appeal was allowed and the acquisition notification was quashed. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted various representations before the respondents seeking restoration of patta in his name. However, the same have not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.
4. The learned Government Advocate (Civil), who takes notice for the respondents, submits that the representation of the petitioner will be considered and disposed of in accordance with law.
5. In view of the above submission, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the 4th respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.07.2026 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
6. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 17.08.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To
1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai Division, Madurai District.
4. The Tahsildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.
5. The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition Adi-Dravidar Welfare Circle-I, Madurai-20.
S.SOUNTHAR, J.
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Writ Petition(MD)No.23661 of 2026
17.08.2026