Ramachandran v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 3rd respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.07.2025.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioners have given a representation dated 16.07.2025 to take necessary steps to subdivide the land acquired for the purpose of providing 75 free housing plots to Scheduled Caste Beneficiaries which has remained unimplemented for several decades and take immediate steps to subdivide the subject land. Since no order was passed, the present writ petition is filed. Page3 of 4

¶3In reply, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioners' representation dated 16.07.2025 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of twelve weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Counsel for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the 3rd respondents to consider the petitioners' representation dated 16.07.2025 on its own merits and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN To

¶1The District Collector, Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, Villupuram.

¶2The District Registrar Officer, No.12 Shanmugapuram Colony, Chairman Chidambaram Street, Villupuram 605 602.

¶3The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Collectorate, Moovendar Nagar, Villupuram 605 602.

¶4Tahsildhar Collectorate, Moovendar Nagar, Villupuram 605 602 05-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY 1. Ramachandran, S/o. Amavasai, No. 4/262 Mariyamman Koil street , Reddypalayam, Sathiyamangalam, Villupuram, Gingee, Tamil Nadu 604 153. 2. Nagappan, S/o. Kathavarayan, Indira Nagar, Reddypalayam, Sathiyamangalam, Villupuram, Gingee, Tamil Nadu 604 153 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Master Plan Complex, Collectorate, Villupuram. 2. The District Registrar Officer, No.12 Shanmugapuram Colony, Chairman Chidambaram Street, Villupuram 605 602. 3. The Revenue Divisional officer Revenue Divisional office, Collectorate, Moovendar Nagar, Villupuram 605 602. 4. Tahsildhar Collectorate, Moovendar Nagar, Villupuram 605 602 ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 4 Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 16.07.2025 and to take necessary steps to subdivide the land acquired for the purpose of providing 75 free housing plots to Scheduled Caste Beneficiaries which has remained unimplemented for several decades and take immediate steps to subdivide the subject land and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. For Petitioner(s): Ms.Varsha.T.R For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1, R3 & R4 Mr.Roshan Atiq M. Government Counsel for R2