M.R.Krishnan v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1 to 4 and 9 to conduct a proper and unbiased enquiry based on the petitioner's representations dated 29.05.2026 and

30.06.2026, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

¶2The learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioners had submitted representations dated 29.05.2026 and 30.06.2026 to the respondents 2 and 9 alleging fraudulent conveyances executed by the respondents 5 to 8 in collusion with one another. They sought a comprehensive enquiry into the source of income of the 8th respondent, the accounting of the transactions, and whether the 4th respondent had conducted the mandatory field inspection, valuation, and verification prior to registration. It was further submitted that despite receipt of the representations, no action has been taken nor has any response been furnished by the respondents 2 and 9, thereby compelling the petitioners to file the present writ petition. Page3 of 6

¶3Heard the learned Senior Counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents 1 to 4.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the allegations, directs the respondents 2 and 9 to consider and dispose of the petitioners' representations dated 29.05.2026 and 30.06.2026, after conducting such enquiry as may be deemed necessary, in accordance with law. Upon such enquiry, if it is found that any official has committed any irregularity or misconduct in the discharge of his official duties, the competent authorities shall arrive at an appropriate conclusion solely for the purpose of initiating limited departmental action, in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶5The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. There shall be no order as to costs 16-07-2026 Asi Page4 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector Office of the District Collectorate, Salem.

¶2The Inspector General of Registration No.100,Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai-028.

¶3The District Registrar Salem.

¶4The Sub-Registrar Kadayampatti, Salem District-636 351.

¶5The Deputy Superintendent of Police Directorate of Vigilance and Anti -Corruption Sornapuri, Salem-636 004. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o27590oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o27590oofo2026 16-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY 1. M.R.Krishnan S/o.Ramanna Gounder, No.19, Ramasamy Nagar, Narasothipatty, Salem- 4. 2. M.P.Govindaraj, S/o.Palaniyappan, No.56/113, Rajaji Street, Sundara Apartments, Salem-7. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Office of the District Collectorate, Salem. 2. The Inspector General of Registration No.100,Santhome High Road, Foreshore Estate, Chennai-028. 3. The District Registrar Salem. 4. The Sub-Registrar Kadayampatti, Salem District- 636 351. Page1 of 6 5. A.Mohammed Kasim S/o.Abdul Kasim, No.128/15A-1, Ramalinga Nagar, Old Sooramangalam Salem-5. 6. Arumugam S/o.Chinnu Goundar, 10/28, vengampatty, No.3, Kumarapalayam Post, Mallur via, Salem-636 203. 7. Murugesan S/o.Iyyanarappan, Periya Mariyamman Kovil Backside, Chinna Seeragapadi, Salem- 636 308. 8. K.Dhanasekar S/o.Kandasamy, D.No.128/69, New Alagapuram, 1st Main Road, Salem-636 004. 9. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Directorate of Vigilance and Anti -Corruption Sornapuri, Salem-636 004. ..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 respondents 1 to 4 and 9 to conduct a proper and unbiased enquiry based on the petitioner's representations dated 29.05.2026 and 30.06.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr. P. Kumaresan, Senior Counsel for Mr.M.Elumalai For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Roshan Atiq Government Counsel for R1 to R4