Kasi v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.08.2024 within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

¶2The petitioner claims to be in long-standing possession and enjoyment of agricultural land in Survey No.206, Nalkudalahalli Village, Pappireddipatti Taluk, Dharmapuri District, measuring an extent of 2 ½ acres, inherited through his forefathers for over three generations. According to the petitioner, only a small portion of the land is classified as Varri Poramboke, whereas the Panchayat road has been laid in the said poramboke without proper classification of the land. Page2 of 5

¶3The petitioner submitted a representation dated 19.08.2024 to the first respondent seeking appropriate action. Despite furnishing all relevant documents, no action has been taken by the respondents. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the authorities, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition to consider and dispose of his representation in accordance with law.

¶4Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 19.08.2024 would be considered by the 4th respondent, who is the authority competent, and appropriate orders would be passed on merits and in accordance with law.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the 4th respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.08.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after issuing notice to the petitioner and affording him an opportunity of personal hearing, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page3 of 5

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 17-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The District Collector Dharmapuri District.

¶2The District Revenue Officer Dharmapuri District.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer Harur.

¶4The Tashildhar Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri District. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o11742oofo2025 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o11742oofo2025 17-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Kasi S/o. Muthu, Asthigiri, Kombai Village, Obilinayakanahalli Post, Pappireddipatti Taluk, Dharmapuri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Dharmapuri District. 2. The District Revenue Officer Dharmapuri District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Harur. 4. The Tashildhar Pappireddipatti, Dharmapuri District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to dispose of petitioners representation dated 19.08.2024 for classification of the land in Nallakudlahalli village survey No.206 and granting patta to the petitioner. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. M.Ravi For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran Government Counsel