Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30210/2026 of P.Dhanasekaran Vs The Sub Collector on 26 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30210 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P.(MD)No.30210 of 2026
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P.Dhanasekaran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Sub Collector,
Devakottai,
Sivagangai District.
2. The Town Surveyor,
Karaikudi Corporation,
Sivagangai District.
3. K.R.Ramanthan
4. Chandrakumar
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to conclude the enquiry pending in File No.
Na.Ka.A1/8358/2024 dated 03.11.2025 and consequentially direct the the respondents no. 1 and 2 to issue separate patta in favour of the petitioner for the extent of 2241 sq.ft comprised in Plot No.730, Survey No.1339
Part Survey Ward No.3 Block No. 47 Karaikudi Town, Sivagangai District.
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WP(MD) No. 30210 of 2026
For Petitioner
:Mr.R.Murali
For R1 and R2
:Mr.S.Vashik Ali
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the first respondent to conclude the enquiry pending in File No. Na.Ka.A1/8358/2024 dated 03.11.2025 and consequentially direct the respondents no.1 and 2 to issue separate patta in favour of the petitioner for the extent of 2241 sq.ft comprised in Plot No.730, Survey No.1339 Part Survey Ward No.3 Block No. 47 Karaikudi Town, Sivagangai District.
2. Heard Mr.R.Murali, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Vashik Ali, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the respondents 3 and 4 is dispensed with.
3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondents 1 and 2, on instructions, submitted that enquiry notice had already been issued by fixing the __________
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WP(MD) No. 30210 of 2026 hearing date as 29.12.2026 in Na.Ka.A1/8358/2024 dated 03.11.2025 and that the said enquiry will be concluded as expeditiously as possible.
4. In view of the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The first respondent is directed to conclude the enquiry pending in Na.Ka.A1/8358/2024 dated 03.11.2025 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and all interested parties, if any, shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from 29.12.2026.”
5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 26-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr __________
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WP(MD) No. 30210 of 2026 To
1. The Sub Collector, Devakottai, Sivagangai District.
2. The Town Surveyor, Karaikudi Corporation, Sivagangai District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 30210 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30210 of 2026 26-10-2026 __________
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