Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29211/2026 of G.Raghavendran Vs The District Collector on 13 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 13-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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G.Raghavendran,
Authorised Power Agent of
Sri Vyasaraja Mutt (Sosale),
Sriragavendrapuram, Srirangam,
Trichy District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Karur District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Kulithalai,
Krishnarayapuram Taluk,
Karur District.
..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 respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 22.06.2026, in Survey Nos. 10/2, 14, 27/2, 29/3, 32/6, 34/1, 34/8, 34/9, 34/10, 34/14, 38/4, 38/9, 38/14, 40/4, 40/9, 40/13, 44/5, 44/10, 47/4, 80, 82/5, 82/6, 82/10, 83/11, 85/17, 86/13, 87/8, 88/3, 89/5, 91, 95/3, 95/6, 28/3, 99/7, 99/11, 103/1, 108/5, 108/6, 109/4, 110/6, 111/3, 116/3, 116/5, 117/1, 118/3, 119/2, 123/2, 139/2, 142/1, 143, 157/8, 165/4, 168/5, 168/10, 169/5, 169/12, 169/15, 171/4, 177/1, 177/8, 178/4, 179/6, 179/7, 179/9, 180/6, 180/13, 180/18, 180/20, 182/3, 183/2, 180/1, 184/8, 185/1, 192/1, 197/2, 197/4,
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197/7, 199, 201/3, 201/1, 202/1, 202/2, 203/4, 203/5, 205/2, 205/7, 207, 211, 213/1, 213/9, 215/2, 215/23, 216/13, 216/17, 217/1, 287/1, 288/1, 290/2, 294/3, 295/1,296, 313/2, 316/2, 316/6, 600/6, 600/7 and consequently restrain the respondents from collecting property tax in the names of third parties/encroachers in respect of the properties belonging to Sri Vyasaraja Mutt.
For Petitioner :
Mr.S.S.Madhavan
For Respondents :
Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik
Government Advocate
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ORDER
Asserting that the petitioner, Sri Vyasaraja Mutt, is the owner of the properties described in the petition, the petitioner canvases a grievance relating to encroachments on the properties and the collection of property tax from third persons.
2. Accepting notice for the respondents, Mr.S.Iniyan Karthik, learned Government Advocate, submits that no property tax is being collected by the respondents. It is also submitted that the petitioner should approach the jurisdictional Civil Court in relation to the alleged encroachments.
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3. The petitioner has placed on record prima facie evidence in the form of an 'A' Register and pattas. These documents mention the name of the Mutt. In those circumstances, the petitioner should approach the jurisdictional Civil Court in relation to the alleged encroachments. Likewise, as regards the collection of property tax, the petitioner should approach the local authority concerned if the assessment is being done in the name of a person other than the owner or occupier.
4. With these observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 13-10-2026 Index: No Speaking Neutral Citation: No JEN To
1. The District Collector, Karur District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District.
WP(MD) No. 29211 of 2026 SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J. JEN WP(MD) No. 29211 of 2026 13-10-2026