Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29638/2026 of R.Senthil 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 K.KUMARESH BABU
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and
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R.Senthil,
S/o. Ramapillai
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Madurai District,
Madurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Madurai West Taluk,
Madurai District.
4. The Taluk Surveyor,
Madurai West Taluk,
Madurai District.
5. S. Vallimeena,
W/o. Senthilkumar
6. R. Kamaraj,
S/o. Ramakrishnan
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Certiorari, to call for the
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records pertaining to Impugned Order in Na.Ka.No.5856/2026/J dated 25.09.2026 on the file of the Respondent No.3 and quash the same as illegal.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. T.Aswin Raja Simman
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Venkatesh
Additional Government Pleader
for RR1 to 4
Mr.M.Marimuthu
for RR5 & 6
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ORDER
The petitioner challenges an order passed by the Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai, under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 primarily on the ground that there has been a declaration of title by the authority concerned.
2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.
3. A perusal of the impugned order would indicate that the Tahsildar had not declared title, but had only reiterated an award passed by the Lok Adalat. In that regard, this Court is of the view that it is for the petitioner to work out efficacious remedy as available under Section 11 of the said Act.
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4. With the aforesaid liberty, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are also dismissed. 13-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ABR To
1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai District.
4. The Taluk Surveyor, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai District.
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