Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28560/2026 of Manokaran P Vs The District Collector on 5 October 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P.(MD) No. 28560 of 2026
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P.Manokaran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.
2. The Sub-Collector,
Cheranmahadevi Division,
Cheranmahadevi,
Tirunelveli District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Ambasamudram Taluk,
Tirunelveli District.
4. Paramaraj
..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 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 08.07.2024 and dispose the same on merits within the time fix by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.D.Venkatachalam
For R1 to R3
:Mr.I.Pinaygash
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation, dated 08.07.2024.
2. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with.
3. From the perusal of the records, it is revealed that in the proceedings of the petitioner’s representation, a notice of hearing, dated 03.08.2026 had been issued by the second respondent addressing the petitioner, fourth respondent and the revenue officials for a hearing date on 12.08.2026 and on the said date, the proceedings had been adjourned and the same is yet to be disposed of.
4. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the present Writ Petition, this Court is inclined to issue the following direction:
(1) The second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation submitted by the petitioner, dated 08.07.2025, after affording sufficient opportunities to the parties concerned, on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.
2. The Sub-Collector, Cheranmahadevi Division, Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.
3. The Tahsildar, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 28560 of 2026 05-10-2026