K.Dheivammal v. The District Collector

O R D E R This Writ Petition is filed seeking a direction to the 1st Respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 03.01.2026 seeking allotment of the burial ground in Survey No.108 at Vadakkanpatti Village of Karumathur which have been in the possession and enjoyment of the petitioner family for the last four generations to bury their deceased elders and use it as a place of worship.

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

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has already sent a representation on 03.01.2026 seeking allotment of the burial ground in Survey No.108 at Vadakkanpatti Village of Karumathur which have been in the possession and enjoyment of the petitioner family for the last four generations to bury their deceased elders and use it as a place of worship. Since the same was not considered till date, the petitioner has approached this Court.

¶4The learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1, 3 and 5 to 7 would submit that the representation of the petitioner dated 03.01.2026 would be considered in accordance with law.

¶5In view of the above, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the first respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 03.01.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai 625 020.

¶2The Superintendent of Police,, Madurai District, Madurai-625 007.

¶3The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti Division, Usilampatti 625 532.

¶4The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Usilampatti, Madurai-625 532.

¶5The Tahsildar,, Usilampatti 625532.

¶6The Head Master, Government Higher Secondary School, Vadakkanpatti, Karumathur 625514, Madurai District..

¶7The Village Administrative Officer, Kottaiyur, Karumathur 625514

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VSM

WP(MD)No.4078 of 2026 Date : 13.02.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 13.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP(MD).No.4078 of 2026 K.Dheivammal ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai 625 020. 2. The Superintendent of Police,, Madurai District, Madurai-625 007. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti Division, Usilampatti 625 532. 4. The Deputy Superintendent Of Police, Usilampatti, Madurai-625 532. 5. The Tahsildar,, Usilampatti 625532. 6. The Head Master, Government Higher Secondary School, Vadakkanpatti, Karumathur 625514, Madurai District.. 7. The Village Administrative Officer, Kottaiyur, Karumathur 625514 ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st Respondent to consider and pass orders on the representation of the petitioner dated 03.01.2026 seeking allotment of the burial ground in Survey No.108 at Vadakkanpatti Village of Karumathur which have been in the possession and enjoyment of the petitioner family for the last four generations to bury their deceased elders and use it as a place of worship. For Petitioner : Mr.A.John Vincent, For Respondent : Mrs.S.Jeyapriya, Govt. Advocate for R1, R3 & R5 to R7 Mr.A.Albert James, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R2 & R4