Vasanthi v. The Secretary to Government

O R D E R This Writ Petition is filed directing the respondents to restore or re-convey the land comprised in S.No.873/2C2A, measuring 3 acres and 80 cents, situated at Uthayathur Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, and to consider the petitioner's representation dated

21.01.2026.

¶2By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶3According to the petitioner, the petitioner is the rightful owner of the land comprised in S.No.873/2C2A, measuring 3 acres and 80 cents, situated at Uthayathur Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. Thereafter, two individuals namely, Selvan and Sivasubramanian @ Subbu illegally trespassed into the petitioner's land and took possession of the property. When questioned, they criminally intimidated her. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 21.01.2026 requesting restoration of the land in her favour, but no action has been taken. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

¶4The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's representation will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed in accordance with law, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5Recording the above submission, and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an enquiry. The second respondent is directed to provide reasonable opportunity during such enquiry to the petitioner and also to the other persons, who may be affected by such decision. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J.)

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1.The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

2.The Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

3.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli-627 009.

4.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Tirunelveli District Collectorate, Tirunelveli-627 009.

5.The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi-627 114, Tirunelveli.

6.The Special Tahsildar, (Land Acquisition), Adi Dravidar Welfare, Nanguneri-627 108, Tirunelveli District.

7.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk-627 111, Tirunelveli District. K.SURENDER, J., vsg W.P (MD) No.3662 of 2026

10.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.3662 of 2026 Vasanthi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 2.The Secretary to Government, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009. 3.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli-627 009. 4.The District Adi Dravidar Welfare Officer, Tirunelveli District Collectorate, Tirunelveli-627 009. 5.The Sub Collector, Cheranmahadevi-627 114, Tirunelveli. 6.The Special Tahsildar, (Land Acquisition), Adi Dravidar Welfare, Nanguneri-627 108, Tirunelveli District. 7.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk-627 111, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to restore or re-convey the land comprised in S.No.873/2C2A, measuring 3 acres and 80 cents, situated at Uthayathur Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, and to consider the petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.Niranjan S.Kumar For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader