Natesan v. The Commissioner Cum Principal Secretary

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to dispose the petitioner's application dated 12.11.2021 for exchange of the property in S.No. 357/2 to an extent of 0.46 cents in Chinnagoundanur Village, Sangagir Taluk, Salem District which is with the petitioner company's property in S.No. 372/3B2 to an extent of 0.20 ares in Chinnagoundanur Village, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made an application dated 12.11.2021 seeking for exchange of the property in S.No. 357/2 to an extent of 0.46 cents in Chinnagoundanur Village, Sangagir Taluk, Salem District with the petitioner company's property in S.No. 372/3B2 to an extent of 0.20 ares in Chinnagoundanur Village, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem Page3 of 6 District. However, the said representation was not considered by the respondents. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that considering the petitioner's application dated 12.11.2021, a report has been called from the Village Administrative Officer, Revenue Inspector and Tahsildar and the report has been received. Therefore, within a period of twelve weeks final orders will be passed.

4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents.

5.Considering the submission made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 2nd respondent to dispose of the petitioner's application dated 12.11.2021, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 6

6.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 28-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RST Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Commissioner Cum Principal Secretary, The Commissioner of Land Administration Office, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai.

¶2The District Collector, District Collector Office, Salem District.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Sangagiri, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District.

¶4The Thasildar, Sangagiri, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District. WPoNo.o29460oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. RST ' WPoNo.o29460oofo2026 28-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Natesan, Son of Alagappan, Magnum Spinning Millss India Private Limited Private Limited, Director, Varuthampatti, Chinnagoundanur Village Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District 637 303. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Commissioner Cum Principal Secretary, The Commissioner of Land Administration Office, Ezhilagam, Chepauk Chennai. 2. The District Collector, District Collector Office Salem District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Sangagiri, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District. 4. The Thasildar, Sangagiri, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 Page2 of 6 and 2 to dispose the petitioner's application dated 12.11.2021 for exchange of the property in S.No. 357/2 to an extent of 0.46 cents in Chinnagoundanur Village, Sangagir Taluk, Salem District which is with the petitioner company's property in S.No. 372/3B2 to an extent of 0.20 ares in Chinnagoundanur Village, Sangagiri Taluk, Salem District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.Balaji For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government's Counsel