Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31962/2026 of S.Vaithilingam Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer on 11 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31962 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.DILIP KUMAR
WP(MD) No. 31962 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011593122026}
AND
WMP(MD) No. 24600 of 2026
S.Vaithilingam
Plot No.56, Kurinji Nagar,
Near Pillaiyar Temple,
Thirukkattalai,
Pudukkottai - 622 303
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Pudukkottai Revenue Division,
Pudukkottai DistrictPudukkottai
2. The Tahsildar
Alangudi Taluk,
Pudukkottai District
..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 of the 1st respondent relating to the impugned order in Na.Ka.
A3/1660/2026, dated 25.09.2026, and quash the same as illegal.
For Petitioner
:Mr A K Manikkam
For Respondents
:Mr.B.Saravanan
Additional Advocate General III
Assisted by
Mr.T.Thirumurugan
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
This Writ Petition is filed, challenging the impugned order in Na.Ka. A3/1660/2026, dated 25.09.2026,
2. The limited facts necessary for the disposal of this Writ Petition are as follows:- The petitioner's grandfather constructed the Karpaga Pillaiyar Koil on the subject lands in the 1920s. Patta stands in the names of Balasubramani Swamy Temple, Karpagamba, Sockkalingam, and Ramanujam. The first respondent issued proceedings against the petitioner's deceased father without verifying their legal status, while claiming notices were served and an inquiry was conducted. No notice or opportunity for a hearing was provided to the petitioner or any other living interested party prior to levying the fine. The respondent authority failed to identify who actually committed the alleged unauthorized excavation or provide a clear basis for the penalty amount.
3. Today when the matter is taken up, it is reported by the learned Additional Advocate General III, Mr.B.Saravanan, that the impugned order has been withdrawn and he prayed this Court to grant liberty and permit them to proceed further and identify the individuals responsible __________
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WP(MD) No. 31962 of 2026 for carrying out such illegal mining and also to give effect to the directions issued by the Honorable Division Bench of this Court in WP(MD)No.3305 of 2026 dated 05.03.2026.
4. This statement made by the learned Additional Advocate General is recorded and accordingly, the Writ Petition is closed as infructuous, as the respondents themselves had decided to withdraw the impugned proceedings. Liberty is granted to the respondents to initiate fresh action in strict compliance with the order of the Honourable Division Bench dated 05.03.2026 in WP(MD)No.3305 of 2026.
5. The District Collector is also directed to ensure that there is proper compliance of the directions of the Honorable Division Bench in its order dated 05.03.2026 in WP(MD)No.3305 of 2026 and effective action is taken against those erring officials as well. A copy of this order shall be marked to the District Collector of Pudukkottai District. No Costs. Consequently connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 11-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No MRN __________
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WP(MD) No. 31962 of 2026 To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer Pudukkottai Revenue Division Pudukkottai DistrictPudukkottai
2. The Tahsildar Alangudi Taluk Pudukkottai District
3. The District Collector, Pudukottai District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 31962 of 2026 N.DILIP KUMAR, J. MRN WP(MD) No. 31962 of 2026 AND WMP(MD) No. 24600 of 2026 11-11-2026 __________
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