Madras High Court
WP(MD)/13574/2026 of Shanthi K Vs The District Revenue Officer on 12 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 13574 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 12-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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and
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K.Shanthi
W/o.Krishnasamy
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer,
Madurai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Usilampatti,
Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Peraiyur Taluk,
Madurai District.
4. K.Chandrasekar,
S/o.Karuppaiah
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 1st respondent in Na.Ka.e3301744/2025/J1 dated 02.09.2025 and quash the same and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 3 to restore the patta in the name of the petitioner in Survey No.448/1 to the extent of 0.06.0
Hectares situated at Elumalai, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.Manikandan
for Mr.R.Karthic Rajan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.I.Pinaygash
Special Government Pleader
for RR1 to 3
Mr.R.Raja
for R4
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ORDER
Having issued a notice on 21.07.2025 fixing the date of hearing on 03.09.2025, the first respondent had proceeded to pass orders on 02.09.2025 (impugned herein), which would clearly indicate that no opportunity of hearing was given to the petitioner herein. Hence, the order suffers not only from the vice of violation of principles of natural justice, but also is a colourable exercise of power. In that regard, this Court has no hesitation in holding that the impugned order is liable to be interfered with.
2. Accordingly, the impugned order is set aside and the first respondent is directed to conduct a fresh enquiry after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the fourth respondent and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks’ from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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3. With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands allowed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 12-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No ABR To
1. The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti, Madurai District.
3. The Tahsildar, Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District.
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