Elavarasu v. The District Collector

ORDER By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶2The present writ petition has been filed praying for a writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to complete the enquiry on petitioner's complaint dated 28.06.2024 in compliance with the order dated

25.09.2024 passed by this Court in W.P. No.28166 of 2024, after affording due opportunity to all concerned, and pass final orders and to direct respondents 1 to 3 to transfer the fourth respondent form the post of Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Salem District, pending completion of the enquiry, by considering the representation dated 10.12.2025. Page3 of 5

¶3It is submitted by the learned counsel for petitioner that this is the second round of litigation. In the earlier round of litigation, in W.P. No.28166 of 2024, vide the order dated 25.09.2024, this Court had directed the second respondent to deal with the complaint made by petitioner on 28.06.2024 and directed to initiate enquiry and that a final decision ought to be taken after affording an opportunity of hearing to petitioner, fourth respondent, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of that order. He would further submit that though more than two years have gone by, the enquiry is still pending.

¶4Learned Government Counsel appearing for respondents would submit that enquiry was conducted on 09.05.2026 and again in June 2026 and that they would close the enquiry if granted four weeks of time.

¶5In view thereof, there shall be a direction to the appropriate authority to complete the enquiry on petitioner's complaint dated 28.06.2024 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice and after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to petitioner, 4th respondent and any other interested persons within a period of four (4) weeks from today. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views on the merits of the case and it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the case on its own merits and in accordance with law. Page4 of 5

¶6Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ANU To

¶1The District Collector Office of the collectorate, Salem District

¶2The District Revenue officer office of the District Revenue officer, Salem district

¶3The Revenue Divisional officer Officer of the Revenue Divisional officer, Attur Taluk, Salem District

¶4M. Balaji S/o Rajendran The Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Salem district WPoNo.o27984oofo2026 MOHAMMEDoSHAFFIQ,oJ. ANU WPoNo.o27984oofo2026 23-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ Elavarasu S/o Angamuthu N.K. Colony (West Part) Ammampalayam Village, Attur Taluk, Salem district ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Office of the collectorate, Salem District 2. The District Revenue officer office of the District Revenue officer, Salem district 3. The Revenue Divisional officer Officer of the Revenue Divisional officer, Attur Taluk, Salem District 4. M. Balaji S/o Rajendran The Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Salem district ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents 1 to 3 to complete the enquiry on the petitioner's complaint dated 28.06.2024 in compliance with the order dated 25.09.2024 passed by this Court in W.P. Page2 of 5 No.28166 of 2024, after affording due opportunity to all concerned, to pass final orders within a time frame to be fixed by this Court and the direct respondents 1 to 3 to transfer the fourth respondent form the post of Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Salem District pending completion of the enquiry by considering the representation dated 10.12.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Ajithkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Sidhartha Vishnu Government Counsel