Madras High Court
WP(MD)/26515/2026 of P.Jeyaraj Vs The District Collector on 17 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 17.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
and
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD) NO. 26515 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011280702026}
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W.M.P.(MD)No.20000 of 2026
P.Jeyaraj
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The District Collector,
Pudukkottai District
Pudukkottai.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Illuppur Division
Pudukkottai District.
3.The Tahsildar
Viralimalai Taluk
Pudukkottai District.
4.The Assistant Engineer
Water Resource Department
Irrigation (Special) Wing
Viralimalai
Pudukkottai District.
5.N.Kamarasu
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Certiorari calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order passed by the 4th respondent vide his proceedings Form II dated 20.08.2026 and quash the same as illegal.
For Petitioner
:Mr.B.Ramnath
For Respondents
: Mrs.K.R.Shivashankari
Additional Government Pleader
for R1 to R4
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ORDER
The petitioner has approached this Court at the Form II stage itself.
2. It appears that the petitioner was not put on notice earlier. The
2. It appears that the petitioner was not put on notice earlier. The petitioner is permitted to lodge his objections before the fourth respondent petitioner is permitted to lodge his objections before the fourth respondent within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Before issuing within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Before issuing Form III, the fourth respondent is obliged to consider the petitioner's objections Form III, the fourth respondent is obliged to consider the petitioner's objections and pass a speaking order. If an adverse order is passed and Form III has to be and pass a speaking order. If an adverse order is passed and Form III has to be issued, the petitioner will be given breathing time of four issued, the petitioner will be given breathing time of four weeks thereafter, weeks thereafter, during which, he can approach this Court and seek relief. during which, he can approach this Court and seek relief.
3. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.
[G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 17.09.2026 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi To
1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District Pudukkottai.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Illuppur Division Pudukkottai District.
3. The Tahsildar Viralimalai Taluk Pudukkottai District.
4. The Assistant Engineer Water Resource Department Irrigation (Special) Wing Viralimalai Pudukkottai District.
G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J and B.PUGALENDHI, J. rmi W.P(MD)No.26515 of 2026 17.09.2026