Arulmigu Sri Kannika Parameswari Amman Temple Rep by Its Managing Trustee, v. The Commissioner of Land Administration,

O R D E R This writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to take necessary steps for removal of the entry as "Blocked" in the patta bearing Nos.1385, 2191 in respect of the properties comprised in S,Nos.942/1B, 942/2, 910/3 to an extent of 0.4.50 hectares, 0.81.00 hectares, 0.88.50 hectares, Devaram Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District in consonance with the proceeding dated 24.05.2025, 23.08.2025 in Na.Ka.No.3135/2024/A2 and Na.Ka.No.22223/D4/2025 on the file of the respondents 6, 7 and the order dated 20.01.2026 made in Contempt Petition (MD) No.1846/2025 in W.P.(MD) No.7199/2025.

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 7 submitted that the Tahsildar and the Revenue Divisional Officer had already been sent a recommendation for removal of the entries in respect of the subject property marked as "Blocked" to the District Collector, who, in turn, would forward the same to the respondents 1 and 2.

¶3In view of the above submission, this writ petition stands disposed of by directing the third respondent/District Collector to forward the recommendation to respondents 1 and 2. Upon receipt of the same, respondents 1 and 2 shall consider it and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks thereafter. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J)

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¶1The Commissioner of Land Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

¶2The Director of Survey ad Settlement Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005.

¶3The District Collector, Theni District.

¶4The District Revenue Officer, Theni.

¶5The Assistant Surveyor, Theni District.

¶6The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

7.The Tahsildar Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

8.The Assistant Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Theni.

K.SURENDER, J. PKN

09.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :09.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Arulmigu Sri Kannika Parameswari Amman Temple Rep. by its Managing Trustee ... Petitioner(s) Vs. 1. The Commissioner of Land Administration Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 2. The Director of Survey ad Settlement Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 3. The District Collector, Theni District. 4. The District Revenue Officer, Theni. 5. The Assistant Surveyor, Theni District. 6. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 7.The Tahsildar Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District. 8.The Assistant Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department, Theni. ... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to take necessary steps for removal of the entry as "Blocked" in the patta bearing Nos.1385, 2191 in respect of the properties comprised in S,Nos.942/1B, 942/2, 910/3 to an extent of 0.4.50 hectares, 0.81.00 hectares, 0.88.50 hectares, Devaram Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District in consonance with the proceeding dated 24.05.2025, 23.08.2025 in Na.Ka.No.3135/2024/A2 and Na.Ka.No.22223/D4/2025 on the file of the respondents 6, 7 and the order dated 20.01.2026 made in Cont.Petition (MD) No.1846/2025 in W.P.(MD) No.7199/2025. For Petitioner :M/s.R.G.Shankar Ganesh For Respondents :Mr.B.Ramanathan Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R7 Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R8