Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31974/2026 of D.Meegal Vs The District Collector on 11 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31974 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. 31974 of 2026
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D.Meegal
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Office of the District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Joint Registrar, (Cooperative Society), Office of the District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Secretary,
Vaigai Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Ltd., Kalari, Kalari Post, Thiru Uthirakosamangai via, Keelakarai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
..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 respondents to release the crop insurance amount for the period of 2018- 2019 to the petitioner as per the corpus fund created in G.O.(Ms)No.141
dated 30.12.2021 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.10.2026.
For Petitioner(s)
:Mr.S.Malaikani
For Respondent(s)
:Mr.T.Thirumurugan
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
Seeking to direct the respondents to release the crop insurance amount for the period of 2018-2019 to the petitioner as per the corpus fund created in G.O.(Ms)No.141 dated 30.12.2021 by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.10.2026, this writ petition is filed.
2. The petitioner's late father, Devadasan, cultivated agricultural land measuring 2-19.0 hectares in Ramanathapuram District and enrolled under PMFBY for the 2018–2019 season by paying a premium of Rs.1,842/-. However, despite crop failure, he received compensation of only Rs.1,828/- for 0-22.5 hectares, while the remaining 1.965 hectares was declared ineligible. Though he made several representations and obtained directions from the High Court in W.P.(MD)No.11279 of 2025, the balance compensation was not released. Claiming that similarly situated farmers received compensation under G.O.(Ms.) No.141 dated 30.12.2021, the petitioner, after his father's demise, seeks a direction to the respondents to consider his representation dated 05.10.2026 and release the eligible balance crop insurance compensation.
3. It is needless to point out that whenever a representation of this nature is made to a Statutory Authority, there is a duty cast upon the
WP(MD) No. 31974 of 2026 respondent to consider the same on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in one way or other instead of keeping the same pending indefinitely.
4. Without going into the merits of the case, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation, dated 05.10.2026 and pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.
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WP(MD) No. 31974 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram DistrictRamanathapuram
2. The Joint Registrar, (Cooperative Society) Office of the District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District
3. The Secretary Vaigai Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Ltd Kalari, Kalari Post Thiru Uthirakosamangai via Keelakarai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District
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